names of members, officers and staff of the fitment committee
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Names of Members, Officers and Staff of the
Fitment Committee 1998-1999
Justice Shri S. Sarwar Ali Chairman
Shri Subhakirti Majumdar, I.A.S. Member Secretary
Officers
1. Shri Sunil Prasad Srivastava Under Secretary
2. Shri Nagendra Prasad Section Officer
Staff
1. Shri Sadanand Thakur Assistant
2. Shri Sudhir Kumar Singh Assistant
3. Shri Jagdish Prasad Narayan Singh Assistant
4. Shri Ram Babu Das Assistant
5. Shri Uday Kumar Sinha Assistant
6. Shri Sunil Kumar Assistant
7. Shri Manoj Kumar Mishra Assistant
8. Shri Hare Kant Jha Typist
9. Shri Mitya Nand Singh Typist
10. Shri Madan Lal Mishra Routine Clerk
11. Shri Bhola Prasad Yadav Car Driver
12. Shri Arjun Prasad Singh Peon
13. Shri Baidyanath Prasad Peon
Staff on Daily Wages
1. Shri Shambhu Prasad Secretary
3. Shri Tapeshwar Nath Sahay Secretary
4. Ms. Naznin Abdi Steno Typist
5. Shri Bijendra Singh Car Driver
6. Md. Alamgir Peon
7. Md. Mintu Peon
8. Shri Dahari Ojha Peon
9. Shri Rakesh Kumar Sweeper
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01 Introduction 1 – 51
02 Assured Career Progression Scheme 52 – 95
03 Scheme of Departmentalisation of Accounts in the
Central Government
96 – 129
04 Miscellaneous Matters 130 – 154
05 Common Categories 155 – 225
06 Department of Cabinet Secretariat & Co-ordination 226 – 245
07 Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms 246 – 302
08 Department of Home 303 – 359
09 Department of Rajbhasha 360 – 368
10 Department of Parliamentary Affairs 369
11 Department of Finance 370 – 395
12 Department of Planning and Development 396 – 412
13 Department of Rural Development 413 – 438
14 Department of Welfare 439 – 453
15 Department of Registration 454 – 463
16 Department of Secondary, Primary and Adult
Education
464 – 495
17 Department of Art, Culture & Youth 496 – 512
18 Department of Science and Technology 513 – 531
19 Department of Excise & Prohibition 532 – 538
20 Department of Sugarcane 539 – 545
21 Department of Mines and Geology 546 – 561
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22 Department of Tourism 562 - 569
23 Department of Agriculture 570 - 600
24 Department of Cooperation 601 - 610
25 Department of Information & Public Relations 611 - 625
26 Department of Energy 626 - 636
27 Department of Water Resources 637 - 656
28 Department of Minor Irrigation 657 - 669
29 Department of Road Construction 670 - 704
30 Department of Building Construction and Housing 705 - 712
31 Department of Forests & Environment 713 - 723
32 Department of Civil Aviation 724 - 733
33 Department of Transport 734 - 743
34 Department of Labour, Employment and Training 744 - 775
35 Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Commerce 776 - 784
36 Department of Relief and Rehabilitation 785 - 786
37 Department of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries 787-808
38 Department of Revenue and Land Reforms 809-829
39 Department of Industry 830-861
40 Department of Health, Education & Family Welfare 862-981
41 Department of Public Health Engineering 982-993
42 Department of Urban Development 994-999
43 Department of National Savings 1000 - 1004
44 Department of Commercial Taxes 1005 - 1010
45 Department of Institutional Finance 1011 - 1017
46 Department of Law 1018 - 1021
47 Department of Higher Education 1022 - 1025
48 Conclusion 1026 - 1036
49 Comparative Chart containing
Departmentwise/Postwise Pay Scales from 1st PRC
to Existing Scale
1037 - 1250
50 Copies of General Statutory Rules of Government of
India
1251 -1286
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1 Limitations in our task 03 1.2.1
2 Administrative Structure 10 1.3.1
3 Statistics regarding Bihar 15 1.4.1
4 Promotional Policies – background and
brief history
18 1.5.1
5 Labour ratio – Economy in cost of
Administration
22 1.6.1
6 Determinants of Promotion Policy 26 1.7.1
7 Classification and number of
State/Central Employees
34 1.8.1
8 Criteria for Post Creation 36 1.9.1
9 Notification of Assured Career
Progression Scheme by the Central
Government
38 1.10.1
10 Administrative issues requiring
discussion
39 1.11.1
11 Concluding words 45 1.12.1
12 Number of Employees in State
Government
48 Annexure – 1
CHAPTER 2 : ASSURED CAREER PROGRESSION SCHEME
1 Provisions of the A.C.P. Scheme- issues
requiring specific decisions
62 2.2.1
2 Alternatives that require to be considered 66 2.3.1
3 Conclusion 72 2.4.1
CHAPTER 3 : SCHEME OF DEPARTMENTALISATION OF ACCOUNTS
1 Compilation and Consolidation of
Accounts in Government of India
104 3.3.1
2 Preparation of Monthly Accounts by Pay
and Accounts Officers
110 3.4.1
3 Procedure for settlement of transactions 114 3.5.1
arising in the month of March
4 Settlement of Transactions between the
Central Government and State
Government
116 3.6.1
5 System to be adopted in Bihar 125 3.9.1
6 Recommendations 127 3.10.1
CHAPTER 4 : MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS
1 Conditions Regarding use of Staff Car 130 4.1.1
2 Oath of Allegiance 136 4.2.1
3 Service Associations and their
recognition
137 4.3.1
4 Qualifying Service for Promotion 139 4.4.1
5 Promotion from retrospective date 142 4.5.1
6 Principle of No Pay for No Work 143 4.6.1
7 Adjustment of Additional Emoluments
drawn by Employees promoted after
31.12.1995
146 4.7.1
CHAPTER 5: COMMON CATEGORIES
1 Peon and Other Class IV Posts 155 5.1.1
2 Cook 162 5.2.1
3 Driver 166 5.3.1
4 Barber 172 5.4.1
5 Washerman (Dhobi) 173 5.5.1
6 Cobbler 174 5.6.1
7 Tea Maker 175 5.7.1
8 Barkandaz 175 5.8.1
9 Chargeman/Foreman 176 5.9.1
10 Labourer 178 5.10.1
11 Security Attendants 178 5.11.1
12 Cleaner 179 5.12.1
13 Helper 181 5.13.1
14 Record Supplier/Daftary cum Record
Supplier
182 5.14.1
15 Cutter 184 5.15.1
16 Caretaker 185 5.16.1
17 Typist 187 5.17.1
18 Accountant 192 5.19.1
19 Librarian 197 5.20.1
20 Cashier 201 5.21.1
21 Computer Professionals 202 5.22.1
22 Photographer 205 5.23.1
23 Checker 207 5.23.4
24 Telex/ Teleprinter Operator 207 5.23.5
25 Technical/Skilled Personnel 208 5.24.1
26 Carpenter 209 5.25.1
27 Painter 211 5.26.1
28 Mason 211 5.27.1
29 Plumber 213 5.28.1
30 Blacksmith 214 5.29.1
31 Wireman, Grade I, II, III ( Electrician) 214 5.30.1
32 Mechanic (Air Conditioner) 217 5.31.1
33 Store Keeper 218 5.32.1
34 Protocol Assistant 223 5.33.1
35 Chainman 223 5.34.1
36 Tailor 224 5.35.1
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CHAPTER 6 : DEPARTMENT OF CABINET SECRETARIAT &
COORDINATION
1 Secretariat of the Governor 226 6.2.1
2 Chief Minister’s Secretariat 229 6.3.1
3 Secretariat Library 230 6.5.1
4 State Guest House 231 6.6.1
5 State Archives 232 6.7.1
6 Posts in Bihar Bhawan 238 6.9.1
7 Cabinet (Election) Department 243 6.10.1
8 Cabinet (Vigilance) Department 245 6.11.1
CHAPTER 7 : DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL &
ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS
1 Cadre of Personal Assistant 247 7.2.1
2 Bihar Secretariat Clerical Service 258 7.3.1
3 Bihar Secretariat Service 267 7.4.1
4 State Services 274 7.5.1
5 Office of the Lokayukta 291 7.6.1
6 Shrikrishna Institute of Public
Administration, Ranchi 292 7.7.1
7 Sample of General Statutory Rules of
Government of India Annexure A
CHAPTER 8: DEPARTMENT OF HOME
1 Police Inspectors and Lower Ranks 304 8.2.1
2 Bihar Police Service 312 8.3.1
3 Personnel of Forensic Science
Laboratory 317 8.4.1
4 Cipher Assistant 325 8.5.1
5 Steno A.S.I./Steno S.I. 326 8.6.1
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6 Syce 327 8.7.1
7 Civil Defence Instructors 327 8.8.1
8 Soldiers’ Board 328 8.9.1
9 Home Guard 329 8.10.1
10 Probation Service 338 8.11.1
11 Jail Department 339 8.12.1
12 Bihar Jail Service 343 8.12.10
13 State Fire Service 346 8.13.1
14 Personnel in Borstal School 352 8.14.1
15 Wireless Organization 354 8.16.1
CHAPTER 9: DEPARTMENT OF RAJBHASHA
1 Rajbhasha Assistants 361 9.2.1
2 Ex-Cadre Posts 362 9.3.1
3 Rajbhasha Assistant (Urdu) 362 9.4.1
4 Assistant Translators/Translators
(Urdu)/Typists 363 9.5.1
CHAPTER 10 : DEPARTMENT OF PARLIAMENTARY
AFFAIRS
CHAPTER 11: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
1 Audit Wing 370 11.2.1
2 Proposed Accounts Service 376 11.2.14
3 Government Press 378 11.3.5
4 Directorate of Printing and Stationery 381 11.3.13
5 Press and Forms, Gaya 384
6 Stationery Stores and Publication,
Gulzarbagh 384 11.3.19
7 G.P.F. Directorate 391 11.4.1
8 Staff in Treasuries 392 11.5.1
9 Secretariat Building Staff 394 11.6.1
CHAPTER 12 : DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT
1 Statistical Personnel 397 12.2.1
2 Bihar State Planning Board 408 12.4.1
3 Posts in the Directorate of Statistics and
Evaluation 410 12.5.1
CHAPTER 13 : DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT
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1 Village Volunteer Force Scheme 414 13.2.1
2 Panchayat Sewak and Panchayat
Supervisor 415 13.2.2
3 Personnel in Panchayati Raj Training
Institutions 417 13.3.1
4
List of Divisions, Districts, Sub-
divisions and Blocks of Bihar
420 Annexure I
CHAPTER 14: DEPARTMENT OF WELFARE
1 Block Welfare Officers and their Cadre 440 14.2.1
2 Block Welfare Supervisor 443 14.2.7
3 Statistical Assistant 443 14.2.9
4 Personnel in Residential Schools and
Hostels 445 14.3.1
5 Personnel in Computer Cell 446 14.4.1
6 Skilled Personnel in Various Centres 447 14.5.1
7 Office of Tribal Welfare Commissioner 449 14.6.1
8 Tribal Welfare Research Institute 449 14.6.2
9 Directorate of Social Welfare 450 14.7.1
10 Child Development Project Officer 451 14.7.2
11 MESO Project 452 14.8.1
12 Pre-examination Centre at Ranchi 452 14.9.1
CHAPTER 15: DEPARTMENT OF REGISTRATION
1 Extra Clerks 454 15.2.1
2 Record Keeper 457 15.3.1
3 Promotional Posts for Class IV
Employees 458 15.4.1
4 Steno Clerk/Personal Assistant 460 15.5.1
5 Bihar Registration Service 460 15/6/1
CHAPTER 16: DEPARTMENT OF SECONDARY,PRIMARY
AND ADULT EDUCATION
1 Assistant Teacher 467 16.3.1
2 Trained Graduate Teacher 469 16.4.1
3 Post Graduate Trained Teacher 471 16.5.1
4 Vice Principal/Headmaster 473 16.6.1
5 Lower Subordinate and Subordinate
Education Service 477 16.8.1
6 Bihar Education Service 483 16.10.1
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7 Teachers in Sanskrit School and
Madarsa Islamia Samsul Hoda 486 16.11.1
8 Netarhat School 487 16.12.1
9 Indira Gandhi Girls School 488 16.13.1
10 Librarian 492 16.14.1
11 Publication Officer 493 16.15.1
12 Directorate of Adult Education 493 16.16.1
13 Boatman 494 16.17.1
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CHAPTER 17: DEPARTMENT OF ART, CULTURE AND
YOUTH
1 Directorate of Youth Affairs 496 17.1.2
2 Deputy Superintendent of Physical
Education 498 17.2.1
3 District Sports Officer 501 17.4.1
4 Directorate of Culture 503 17.5.1
5 Archaeological and Museum Directorate 506 17.6.1
CHAPTER 18: DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY
1 Posts in Engineering Colleges 519 18.4.1
2 Posts in Polytechnics and Mining
Institutes 523 18.5.1
3 Posts in Industrial Schools for Women 525 18.6.1
4 Instructor 525 18.7.1
5 Computer Professional 528 18.8.1
CHAPTER 19: DEPARTMENT OF EXCISE AND
PROHIBITION
1 Excise Constable 533 19.1.3
2 Excise Assistant Sub-Inspector 534 19.1.5
3 Excise Sub-Inspector 534 19.1.6
4 Excise Superintendent 534 19.1.6
5 Creation of Additional Posts 537 19.1.11-19.1.13
CHAPTER 20 : DEPARTMENT OF SUGAR CANE
1 Cane Officer 540 20.1.3
2 Statistician 543 20.3.1
CHAPTER 21 : DEPARTMENT OF MINES AND GEOLOGY
1 Mining Engineer 546 21.2.1
2 Mines Inspector 549 21.2.5
3 Legal Section 550 21.3.1
4 Posts in the Secretariat 551 21.4.1
5 Geology Directorate 552 21.5.1
6 Cadre of Geologists 554 21.6.1
7 Scientific Officer and Scientific
Assistant 556 21.6.7
8 Chemist 557 21.7.1
9 Assistant Geologist 557 21.7.2
10 Driller 558 21.7.5
11 Laboratory Cadre 560 21.7.11
12 Surveyor 560 21.7.12
13 Class IV Posts 560 21.8.1
CHAPTER 22 : DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM
1 Tourist Information Officer 564 22.2.1
2 Booking Clerk 568 22.4.1
CHAPTER 23 : DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
1 Bihar Agriculture Service 572 23.2.1
2 Technical Assistant 583 23.3.1
3 Directorate of Horticulture 585 23.4.1
4 Directorate of Soil Conservation 588 23.5.1
5 Junior Engineer 590 23.6.1
6 Statistician/Draftsman/Librarian 593 23.7.1
7
Kamdar,Plant Protection Operator,Plant
Protection Supervisor and Plant
Protection Inspector
593 23.8.1
8 Village Level Worker 596 23.9.1
CHAPTER 24 : DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATION
1 Cooperative Extension Officer 601 24.2.1
2 Statistical Posts 603 24.3.1
3 Audit Wing 605 24.4.1
4 Clerical Cadre 606 24.5.1
5 Bihar Cooperative Service 607 24.7.1
CHAPTER 25; DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION AND
PUBLIC RELATIONS
1 Information Officer 612 25.1.2
2 Organiser/Naik (Mod Mandali) 616 25.2.1
3 Solitary Posts and Unorganised Cadres 620 25.3.1
CHAPTER 26 : DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
1 Reorganisation Plan 626 26.1.2
2 Cadre of Engineers 628 26.1.4
3 Air Conditioning Operator 630 26.2.1
4 Armature Binder 631 26.3.1
5 Metre Reader 632 26.1.4
6 Electrician 632 26.5.1
CHAPTER 27 : DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES
1 Directorate of Revenue Administration 638 27.2.1
2 Posts in Schools of the Department 640 27.3.1
3 Research Personnel 641 27.5.1
4 Medical Establishment 648 27.6.1
5 Clerical Cadres 649 27.7.1
6 Skilled Personnel 650 27.8.1
7 Office of the Financial Adviser cum
Chief Accounts Officer 653 27.9.1
8 Dying Cadres and Posts 654 27.10.1
CHAPTER 28 : DEPARTMENT OF MINOR IRRIGATION
1 Cadre of Engineers 659 28.2.1
2 Directorate of Ground Water 660 28.3.1
3 Driller 664 28.4.3
4 Draftsman 664 28.4.4
5 Tubewell Operator/Borer 665 28.4.6
6 Clerical Posts 666 28.5.1
7 Work Charged Employees 667 28.6.1
CHAPTER 29 : DEPARTMENT OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION
1 Lower Division and Upper Division
Clerk 672 29.2.2
3 Head Clerk 673 29.2.4
4 Circle Head Assistant 673 29.2.5
5 Draftsman 678 29.3.1
6 Architectural Draftsman 683 29.3.12
7 Engineering Service and Cadre of Junior
Engineers 686 29.4.1
8 Assistant Executive Engineer and Senior
Posts 688 29.5.1
CHAPTER 30 : DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION AND HOUSING
1 Architect 706 30.2.1
CHAPTER 31 : DEPARTMENT OF FORESTS AND
ENVIRONMENT
1 Bihar Forest Service 713 31.2.1
2 Range Officer 715 31.3.1
3 Subordinate Forest Service 716 31.4.1
4 Statistician 718 31.5.1
5 Clerical Cadre, Stenographers and
Accounts Cadre 722 31.8.1
CHAPTER 32 : DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AVIATION
1 Posts in Flying Institutes 726 32.2.1
2 Cleaner 729 32.3.1
3 Mechanic/Technician 730 32.4.1
4 Director cum Secretary and Pilots 731 32.5.1
CHAPTER 33 : DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT
1 District Transport Officer 736 33.2.1
2 Motor Vehicles Inspector 738 33.3.1
3 Enforcement Wing 738 33.4.1
4 Statistician 740 33.5.1
5 Inland Waterways Transport Directorate 741 33.6.1
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CHAPTER 34 : DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR, EMPLOYMENT AND
TRAINING
1 Bihar Labour Service 747 34.1.6
2 Cadre of Employment Officers 752 34.2.5
3 Directorate of Employees State Insurance 756 34.3.1
4 Personnel in Industrial Training Institute 762 34.4.1
5 Assistant Director, Social Security 767 34.5.1
6 Social Organizer 769 34.6.1
7 Canteen Staff 771 34.8.1
CHAPTER 35 : DEPARTMENT OF FOOD, CIVIL SUPPLIES AND
COMMERCE
1 Consumer Protection Directorate 777 35.2.1
2 Junior/Senior Inspector of Accounts 779 35.4.1
3 Statistician 780 35.5.1
4 Claims Inspector 780 35.6.1
5 Supply Clerk 781 35.7.1
6 Cartographer 781 35.8.1
7 Supply Inspector 781 35.9.1
CHAPTER 36: DEPARTMENT OF RELIEF AND
REHABILITATION
CHAPTER 37: DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND
FISHERIES
1 Bihar Animal Husbandry Service 788 37.2.1
2 Statistician 794 37.3.1
3 Directorate of Dairy Development 796 37.4.1
4 Media Maker 799 37.6.1
5 Directorate of Animal Husbandry 800 37.7.1
6 Kamdar 801 37.8.1
7 Dresser 802 37.9.1
8 Dark Room Attendant 802 37.10.1
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9 Compounder 802 37.11.1
10 Assistant Journalist 805 37.13.1
11 Press of the Department 805 37.14.1
12 Assistant Technical Officer 806 37.15.1
13 Directorate of Fisheries 808 37.17.1
CHAPTER 38 : DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND LAND
REFORMS
1 Amin/Revenue Karmachari 809 38.2.1
2 Circle Inspector 811 38.3.1
3 Survey Inspector and Head Survey
Inspector 812 38.4.1
4 Stenographers in Mufassil Office 813 38.5.1
5 Accounts Cadre 821 38.7.1
6 Muharrir and Head Clerk 823 38.9.1
7 Munsarim, Draftsman and Head Draftsman 824 38.10.1
8 Clerical Staff 824 38.11.1
9 Copyist 825 38.12.1
10 Class IV 825 38.13.1
11 Bihar Survey Office, Gulzarbagh 826 38.14.1
12 Directorate of Consolidation 828 38.15.1
CHAPTER 39 : DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY
1 Bihar Industries Service 831 39.2.1
2 Industrial Extension Officer 836 39.3.1
3 Artisan/Instructor/Craftsman 840 39.5.1
4 Assistant Superintendent 843 39.6.1
5 Graduate Enumerator 844 39.7.1
6 Gardener (Mali) 846 39.9.1
7 Clerical Cadre 848 39.11.1
8 Receptionist 849 39.12.1
9 Laboratory Assistant 850 39.13.1
10 Supervisor 850 39.13.2
11 Accountant 850 39.13.3
12 Overseer 851 39.13.4
13 Insect Rearer (Keet Palak) 852 39.13.6
14 Project Operator 853 39.15.1
15 Directorate of Handloom 855 39.16.1
16 Assistant Supervisor 858 39.17.1
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17 Sizing Jobber 859 39.18.1
18 Electrician and Foreman 859 39.19.1
19 Designer 860 39.20.1
CHAPTER 40 : DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, MEDICAL
EDUCATION AND FAMILY WELFARE
1 Dental Doctor 863 40.2.1
2 Laboratory Attendant 872 40.3.1
3 Basic Health Worker 873 40.4.1
4 Compounder 874 40.5.1
5 Theatre Attendant 875 40.6.1
6 X – Ray Technician 876 40.7.1
7 Physiotherapist 878 40.8.1
8 Bihar Health Service 882 40.9.1
9 Mass Education and Information Officer 894 40.10.1
10 Health Education Officer 895 40.11.1
11 Pharmacist 896 40.12.1
12 Sanitary Inspector 898 40.13.1
13 Chemist 899 40.14.1
14 Health Educator/Medical Social Worker 901 40.15.1
15 Steward/Assistant Steward 902 40.16.1
16 Laboratory Assistant/Technician 903 40.17.1
17 B.C.G. Technician 906 40.18.1
18 Drug Inspector 907 40.19.1
19 Government/Public Analyst 911 40.20.1
20 Food Inspector 912 40.21.1
21 Dietician 913 40.22.1
22 Doctors in Indigenous System of
Medicines and Homeopathy 915 40.23.1
23 Nursing Cadre 922 40.24.1
24 Social Worker 927 40.25.1
25 Bacteriologist/Pharmacologist 928 40.26.1
26 Auxiliary Nurse Midwife 929 40.27.1
27 Trained Dai and Ayah 930 40.28.1
28 Museum Assistant 930 40.29.1
29 Field Assistant 931 40.30.1
30 Field Investigator 932 40.31.1
31 Animal Keeper 933 40.32.1
32 Projectionist 933 40.33.1
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CHAPTER 41 : DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
ENGINEERING
1 Sample Taker 985 41.2.1
2 Engineering Cadre 990 41.4.1
CHAPTER 42 : DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT
1 Cadre of Architects 994 42.2.1
CHAPTER 43: DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL SAVINGS
1 Assistant Savings Officer 1001 43.2.1
CHAPTER 44 :DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCIAL TAXES
1 Bihar Finance Service 1005 44.2.1
CHAPTER 45 DEPARTMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL FINANCE
1 Engineers 1012 45.3.1
2 Statisticians and Planners 1012 45.3.2
3 Posts under Plan Head 1015 45.5.1
CHAPTER 46 DEPARTMENT OF LAW
CHAPTER 47: DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
CHAPTER 48 : CONCLUSION
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CHAPTER 49 : COMPARATIVE
CHART CONTAINING
DEPARTMENTWISE/POSTWISE
PAY SCALES FROM 1ST PRC TO
PRESENT REVISED SCALE
1037-1250
2
CHAPTER 50 :LIST OF GENERAL
STATUTORY RULES OF
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
REFERRED TO BY THE
COMMITTEE
1251-1286
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34.1.1 The list of business of this Department include posts and
telegraphs, telephone and wireless as well as Post Office Savings Bank. We are not
aware of how these matters form part of this Department. The Department is advised to
look into this. This is another Department whose regulatory functions prevail over its
welfare aspects. There is also a Directorate of Emergency Man Power in this Department
but we are not aware of the role being played by this Organization in this Department. It
is time that these questions are raised and the focus of the Department is sharpened so
that the delivery system improves.
34.1.2 Of particular importance is the link that requires to be established
between the training aspect of this Department and the employment exchanges. As both
the training and the employment wings are under the same Directorate, it should not be
difficult to find employment for those who have been trained. But we do not find among
the list of business any reference to employment exchanges. If this is an omission, it
requires to be corrected. We would also advise the Department to provide for Canteens in
Government Offices outside Patna because that is likely to save time for those
employees who have to venture outside office premises for tea and snacks. The pattern
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adopted in the Central Government regarding providing canteens can also be followed in
Bihar. Except for the infrastructure these can run on a private basis at little profit.
34.1.3 These are a few suggestions which we have to offer regarding the
orientation of this Department. The promotional policies of the staff working in this
Department have been subsequently examined and recommendations made.
Central Recruitment and Promotion Rules of Labour Officer
34.1.4 We have with us the Recruitment Rules for the post of Labour
Officer/Labour Welfare Officer , Group A posts in the scale of Rs. 3000-4500. Labour
Officer/Labour Welfare Officer, Group A posts are in the scale of Rs. 2200-4000 as well
as Labour Officer/Labour Welfare Officer Group B gazetted posts are in the scale of Rs.
2000-3500. The Rules specify that the essential qualification for the Group B gazetted
post is a Degree of a recognised University or equivalent, Post Graduate Degree/
Diploma in Social Work or Labour Welfare or Industrial Relations or Personnel
Management and relevant years of experience in a responsible capacity of labour welfare
work, industrial relations or personnel management in an organisation employing
substantial labour force. The desirable qualification include a Degree in Law of a
recognised University and working knowledge of Hindi. In case of appointments not
being made directly to the posts in the scale of Rs. 2000-3500 and if the post is filled by
transfer on deputation, officers under the Central/State Governments holding analogus
posts in the scale of Rs. 1640-2900/1400-2600 with experience in labour welfare work
and with at least 3/8 years service will be eligible. The age limit for direct recruits is 35
for appointment to posts in the scales of Rs. 2200-4000 and Rs. 2000-3500. For
promotion to the post of Labour Officer/Labour Welfare Officer in the scale of Rs. 2200-
4000, the same educational qualification has been prescribed but with 5 years experience
in a responsible capacity. If the post is filled by transfer on deputation then the officers
under the Central/State Government holding analogous posts with at least 3 years service
in the scale of Rs. 2000-3500 or equivalent will be eligible. The age limit is 35 years and
relaxable for Government servants. For promotion to the next grade of Labour
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Officer/Labour Welfare Officer in the scale of Rs. 3000-4500 the same educational
qualification has been prescribed but 7 years experience in a responsible capacity is
required and in case the post is to be filled by transfer on deputation, then 5/8 years
service is required in the scale of Rs. 2200-4000/2000-3500 . These rules are contained in
the Hand Book of Recruitment Rules as notified in 1993 by the Ministry of Personnel,
Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Personnel & Training, Government of
India.
34.1.5 We have with us the Central Labour Service
(Amendment)Rules,1998 as notified in GSR. 251 dated 2.12.1998. There are 5 grades
designated as Assistant Labour Commissioner/Assistant Labour Welfare
Commissioner/Assistant Director in the pay scale of Rs. 8000-13500, Regional Labour
Commissioner/ Deputy Labour Welfare Commissioner in the scale of Rs. 10,000-15,200,
Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner/Welfare Commissioner/Labour Welfare
Commissioner in the scale of Rs. 12,000-16,500, Joint Chief Labour Commissioner/
Chief Adviser (Labour Welfare ) in the scale of Rs. 14,300-18,300 and the Chief Labour
Commissioner is in the scale of Rs. 16,400-20,000. Assistant Labour Commissioners are
appointed by promotion from Grade II officers of the Central Labour Service with 10
years regular service in Grade II . It has been mentioned in the 5th
Central Pay
Commission Report that the Central Labour Service was constituted in 1987 by the
merger of various groups of posts then in the Central Industrial Relations Machinery,
Central Labour Pool of Labour Officers and the Labour Welfare Organisation. It has been
noted in the 5th
Central Pay Commission Report that in the Directorate General of
Employment and Training the highest post available is of Director, a Group A officer of
the organisation, in the pay scale of Rs. 4500-5700 (though 50% of Assistant Directors in
the scale of Rs. 2200-4000 and that of Deputy Director in the scale of Rs. 3000-4500 are
filled by direct recruitment ).The 5th
Central Pay Commission in paragraph 74.8 have
recommended certain improvements in pay scales as well as certain re-organisation but
these have not yet been approved and notified by the Central Government.
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Organizational Structure and Recruitment Rules of Bihar Labour Service
34.1.6 In Bihar, the Bihar Employment Service Rules have been notified
in S.O. 767 dated 22.7.88 and the service consists of Joint Director, Deputy Director,
Assistant Director, District Employment Officer/Employment Officer and such other
posts as may be created in the Employment Service by the Government of Bihar from
time to time. The Labour Commissioner has informed us that for the Labour Welfare
Officer no Recruitment Rules have been framed but the pay scale of Labour Enforcement
Officer as well as Labour Welfare Officer is Rs. 1600-2780. According to the Labour
Commissioner and the GSR No. 39 dated 27.11.1991 there are 641 posts of Labour
Enforcement Officer and it is a non-gazetted Class III post for which the minimum age
for direct recruitment is 18 years and the maximum 30 years or as decided by the State
Government from time to time. A Degree in Arts, Science, Commerce from a recognised
University with Labour and Social Welfare as a subject is essential as one of the
optional subjects in the competitive examination. In case of recruitment through
promotion, a Graduate Degree is a required qualification and a Class III employee who
has completed 5 years of continuous service under administrative control of the Labour
Commissioner is entitled for promotion and the maximum age limit is 45 years. The
Recruitment Rules do not specify what percentages are to be filled by direct recruitment
and by promotion but it has been indicated that the decision taken by the administrative
Department will be applicable. However, the Department has informed that 50% of the
posts of Labour Superintendents are filled by promotion through selection of employees
of the cadres of Labour Enforcement Officers, Labour Welfare Officers and Statistical
Employees. This provision for promotion is not clear because statistical functionaries
ought to get promotions in their own cadre. According to the present pay scale of Labour
Enforcement Officer, the post is in Class II.
34.1.7 Earlier there was only the Bihar Labour Service and the Department has
furnished us with the Bihar Labour Service (General) Rules,1969. In these rules there is
reference to Labour Officer, Labour Superintendent and Assistant Labour Commissioner.
The scale of pay indicated is Rs. 450-1160 for Assistant Labour Commissioner, Rs. 325-
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985 (maximum Rs. 925) for the Labour Superintendent and for the Labour Officer the
scale is Rs. 290-650. Earlier there was Class II (Junior Branch) and Class II (Senior
Branch). In Class II (Junior Branch) there was direct recruitment but there could be
promotion up to 50% of the posts. In Class II (Senior Branch) the posts were filled 75%
by promotion and 25% of the posts were filled by direct recruitment. Subsequently, the
Bihar Labour Service (Technical) and Bihar Employment Service were created.
Recruitment Rules for the Bihar Employment Service have been notified in S.O.No. 767
dated 22.7.1988. Bihar Labour Service (Technical) Rules,1969 were notified on
29.6.1969 and some amendments were made on 12.9.1978.
Promotional Opportunities of Bihar Labour Service
34.1.8 In Bihar prior to pay revision the Labour Superintendent was in the
scale of Rs. 2200-4000 and Assistant Commissioner in the scale of Rs. 3000-4500,
Deputy Commissioner in the scale of Rs. 3700-5000, Joint Commissioner in the scale of
Rs. 4100-5300 and Additional Commissioner in the scale of Rs. 5100-6300. The
Department has provided us with the Bihar Labour Service (General) Rules 1969 as
notified on 26.2.1969. The Labour Service (General) consists of Labour Officers which is
a Junior Class II post and the Senior Class II posts are of the Labour Superintendent and
Assistant Labour Commissioner. It has been mentioned in Rule 6 that in any grade if
posts are being filled in a year then the posts available for promotion will not be less than
half of the total posts filled in that year unless the Government decides that sufficient
number of officers are not available to be given promotions. In Senior Class II, the posts
available for promotion as well as direct recruitment will be in the ratio of 75:25. The
1969 Rules mention that for Junior Class II posts the maximum age limit will be 25 years
and for Senior Class II the age limit would be 35 years for Assistant Labour
Commissioners and 30 years for Labour Superintendents. However, the age limit has
now been changed. The age is, however, relaxable for SC/ST candidates. The educational
qualification as contained in the 1969 Rules is a Graduate Degree in Art, Science or
Commerce and Labour and Social Welfare will be one of the optional subjects in the
competitive examination. The Labour (Employment and Training)Department has
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informed us that from Labour Superintendent to Assistant Labour Commissioner, the
eligibility period for promotion is 6 years, from Assistant Labour Commissioner to
Deputy Labour Commissioner it is 4 years, from Deputy Labour Commissioner to Joint
Labour Commissioner it is 4 years and from Joint Labour Commissioner to Additional
Commissioner the eligibility period is 8 years. The number of sanctioned posts are as
follows:-
Sl.No. Post No. of Post
1 Labour Superintendent 102
2 Assistant Labour Commissioner 30
3 Dy.Labour Commissioner 20 (one post is ex-
cadre)
4 Joint Labour Commissioner 4
5 Additional Commissioner 1
34.1.9 According to the Office Memorandum of the Ministry of
Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions of the Government of India dated 25.5.98, the
qualifying service for promotion from the scale of Rs. 6500-10,500 to Rs. 10,000-15,200
is 8 years and from Rs. 8000-13500 to Rs. 10000-15200 it is 5 years, from the scale of
Rs. 10,000-15,200 to the next scale it is 5 years and from Rs. 12,000-16,500 to Rs.
14,300-18,300 it is 5 years. The scale on the basis of which posts in these above grades
have been fixed have not been indicated nor are we aware of where these 102 posts of
Labour Superintendents are posted.
34.1.10 The Departmental Promotion Committee for promotion to
Labour Service(General) has not been specified but apparently this will be governed by
the general orders of the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms of the
State Government.
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Recommendations regarding Bihar Labour Service
34.1.11 The revised pay scales of the Bihar Labour Service are similar to
what other organized Services have been sanctioned. Labour Superintendents are in
districts, important sub-divisions and for special categories. The Assistant
Commissioners number 30 and out of them are 11 are in-charge of schemes regarding
agricultural labour or ensuring their welfare. In July, 1994 out of the 102 Labour
Superintendents 35 were in-charge of welfare of agricultural labour. Further out of 20
posts of Deputy Commissioners 4 are looking exclusively after agricultural labour. The
Labour Commissioner has gone on record to state that posts of Assistant Labour
Commissioners who are ensuring the welfare of agricultural labour, are posts at the
divisional level. Hence Assistant Labour Commissioners need not be posted elsewhere
and Deputy Labour Commissioners should not be posted to the four old divisional towns.
As the Assistant Labour Commissioners are controlling officers of Labour
Superintendents and Labour Enforcement Officers, it would be worthwhile examining the
extent of success in enforcing payment minimum wages for the unorganized agriculture
labour. Why Bihar should continuously be in the limelight for non-payment of minimum
wages and the percentage of the population below the poverty line rarely tends to
decrease, are questions that come to the fore when one finds so many officers trying to
ensure welfare of the agricultural labour.
34.1.12 Given the extent of agriculture labour in a district, not all can be
covered by the Labour Superintendent. Perhaps the Department may like to experiment
by concentrating in one district with a large number of Labour Superintendents to enforce
minimum wages and ensure welfare of agricultural labour.
34.1.13 The cadre is not an organized Service according to the Circular of
the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms. But 157 in this Cadre and a
feeder cadre of 641 designated as Labour Enforcement Officer is quite large. Their
performance should be assessed on the basis of established and identifiable indicators.
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There is much to be done in the Department by asking officers in this cadre to discharge
other functions as well. Each Officer in this Cadre should discharge the same role as their
Central Counterpart and also exercise the same powers, administrative and financial.
Bihar Labour Service (Technical)
34.2.1 In Bihar Labour Service (Technical) the following are the posts
and other details:-
Sl.No. Designation No. of Posts Pay Scale Eligibility Period
for promotion
1 Factory Inspector 30 2200-4000
2 Junior Selection Grade 10 3000-4500 6years
3 Additional Chief Factory
Inspector
6 3700-5000 2 years
4 Chief Factory Inspector 1 4100-5300 2 years
There are two posts of Factory Inspector (Chemical)which are
filled by officers of Bihar Health Service and are in the scale of Rs. 2400-4150.
34.2.2 In Bihar Labour Service, Technical (Boiler wing) as the following
are the posts with the pay scales indicated and the number of years generally required for
promotion :-
Sl.No. Designation No. of Posts Pay Scale Eligibility Period
for promotion
1 Boiler Inspector 7 2200-4000
2 Junior Selection Grade 2 3000-4500 6years
3 Chief Boiler Inspector 1 3700-5000 4 years
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34.2.3 According to the Recruitment Rules for Inspector of Factories and
Inspector of Boilers in Bihar, the Inspector of Factories who is directly recruited is
required to have a Degree in Engineering, Technology or Medicine instead of
Mechanical Engineering as was the provision earlier. Inspector of Boilers is required to
possess one of the following qualifications:-
(a) A Board of Trade Certificate as First Class Engineer,
(b) Associate Membership of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering,
and
(c) A degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised University.
34.2.4 In addition two years apprenticeship as Mechanical Engineer or
Engine Fitter in an Engineering workshop of repute where Steam Engines and Boilers are
built or repaired, is required as a necessary qualification.
Cadre of Employment Officers
34.2.5 Details regarding number of posts in each grade of the Bihar
Employment Service and the qualifying period for promotion are as follows :-:-
Sl.No. Designation No. of
Posts
Pay Scale Eligibility Period
for promotion
1 Assistant Employment Officer/
Employment Officer
75 2200-4000
2 Assistant Director, Employment 22 3000-4500 6years
3 Deputy Director, Employment 14 3700-5000 4 years
4 Joint Director, Employment 3 4100-5300 4 years
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34.2.6 Junior Employment Officers with at least 3 years of service are
eligible for promotion as District Employment Officer/Employment Officer, Research
Assistant, Technical Assistant, Assistant (Selection Grade), Super Selection Grade Upper
Division Clerk and Occupational Analyst with 3 years service in their respective posts
and at least 10 years service in the Employment wing are also eligible for promotion to
the posts of District Employment Officer/ Employment Officer. The 1987 Rules state that
75% of the posts of District Employment Officer/Employment Officers will be filled by
direct recruitment and 25% by promotion and minimum age is 22 years and maximum
age is 30 years but this, as we believe, has been increased to 35 years. All higher posts,
i.e., Assistant Director, Deputy Director, Joint Director are filled by promotion. Posts of
Joint Director and Director are selection posts and recruitment is done by the Bihar
Public Service Commission. The Rules also provide that unless an Employment Officer
completes all the departmental liabilities he will not be eligible for promotion as
Assistant Director (Employment).
34.2.7 There are also four posts of Research Assistants in the pay scale of
Rs. 1500-2750 who are appointed 50% by direct recruitment and 50% by promotion. The
feeder cadre for promoting personnel to the post of Research Assistant has not been
indicated and the Department would need to specify the feeder cadre. These Research
Assistants are subsequently promoted to the cadre of Employment Officers. It is seen
that the cadre of Research Assistants, Junior Employment Officers and Clerks who are in
the super time scale are promoted on 50% of the post of Employment Officers. It is
presumed that the basic qualification is a graduation degree for direct recruits designated
as District Employment Officer/Employment Officers because the Bihar Public Service
Commission organises a combined competitive examination for appointment to the basic
grade of this Service. It has also not been stated in the Rules whether those being
promoted are at least required to be graduates. The only qualification is that they should
have at least 10 years service in the Employment wing. We recommend that even those
who fill 50% of the posts of District Employment Officers should invariably be
graduates, irrespective of the entry qualification laid down when they were recruited to
their parent posts/cadres.
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Pay Scales of Cadres of Employment Officers and Inspectorates of Factories and Boilers
34.2.8 The Fitment Committee had in paragraph 31.2.1 and 31.2.2,
Volume II, Part II discussed the pay scales of Bihar Labour Service (Technical) and had
recommended that the Inspector of Boilers/Inspector of Factories will be in the scale of
Rs. 6500-10,500 and Deputy Chief Inspector of Factories/ Chief Inspector of Boilers will
be in the scale of Rs. 10,000-15,200.The Chief Inspector of Factories was recommended
the scale of Rs. 12000-16500. In Delhi also the Inspector of Boilers and Inspector of
Factories are in the scale of Rs. 6500-10,500, Assistant Labour Commissioners are in the
scale of Rs. 8000-13,500 and Chief Inspector of Boilers in Delhi‟s Department of Labour
has been recommended by the 5th
Central Pay Commission the scale of Rs. 10,000-
15,200. However, orders to the effect of upgrading the scale of Rs. 2200-4000 to Rs.
10000-15200 has not yet been issued. On the above basis we recommended the pay scale
of Rs. 6500-10,500 for the basic grade of Bihar Employment Service as well as Bihar
Labour Service(General).
34.2.9 This Committee did not recommend any revised scale for
Additional Labour Commissioners and Joint Labour Commissioners are in the scale of
Rs. 14,300-18,300. On the Employment side the Joint Director Employment was
recommended the scale of Rs. 12000-16500, Deputy Director the scale of Rs. 10,000-
15,200 and the Assistant Director Rs. 8000-13,500. The Chief Inspector of Boilers is now
in the scale of Rs. 3700-5000 but the revised scale is Rs. 10,000-15,200 whereas the
Chief Inspector of Factories in the scale of Rs. 4100-5300 is now in the revised scale of
Rs. 12000-16,500. The exact replacement scale has not been made available because the
scale of Rs. 3000-4500 has generally been granted not on need based identifiable posts
but on the basis of the post being in the junior selection grade. In any case the pay scale
of Chief Inspector of Boiler and Chief Inspector of Factories is much higher in Bihar than
in Delhi Administration.
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Promotional Posts
34.2.10 The Department has proposed that instead of 47 the cadre
strength of Inspector of Factories is now 52 and have sought replacement scales. It is the
intention to designate the erstwhile junior selection grade officers as Senior Inspector of
Factories but 10 posts with this designation is not justified. There does not appear to be
justification for more than 6 posts of Deputy Chief Inspector and one post of Chief
Inspector. To justify additional posts of Deputy Chief Inspector of Factories, norms have
to be laid down about the number of factories that would be under an Inspector and based
on the span of control, posts of Deputy Chief Inspector could be finalized.
34.2.11 In the Boiler Inspectorate there are only two levels and we
agree with the proposal of having 2 posts at a senior level for Dhanbad and Jamshedpur
but the Chief Inspector‟s scale will remain at Rs. 10000-15200. If two senior posts are
required then both may be designated as Chief Inspector. But such matters need to be
decided after ascertaining the statutory position.
34.2.12 The Employment Officers have requested for the scale of
Rs. 10000-15200 instead of Rs. 8000-13500 for Assistant Directors and consequent
improvements in the scale of Deputy Director and Joint Director but probably there has
been an Additional Director in the past. However, the revised scales are based on Central
Scales which already stand settled. Moreover this is not an established service but a
Cadre as recognized by the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms. The
duties and responsibilities of this post are also not so specialized so as to require a
technical qualification. Moreover, the Assistant Director in the Directorate General of
Employment and Training in the Government of India is in the scale of Rs. 8000-13500
and the Deputy Director is in the scale of Rs. 10000-15200. Therefore, we are unable, on
the basis of evidence and facts adduced, unable to upgrade the scale of Assistant
Directors and consequently others. It is, however, another matter that the Deputy Director
and Joint Director in Training Wing are in a higher scale than the corresponding
designations in the Employment Wing.
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Posts in Directorate of Employees State Insurance
34.3.1 The Department has informed us that there is one post of Director
in the pay scale of Rs. 4300-5550, 4 Regional Administrative Medical Officers in the pay
scale of Rs. 4100-5300, 5 Superintendents in the pay scale of Rs. 4100-5300, one Deputy
Director, Medical Services in the scale of Rs. 3000-4500, 5 Deputy Superintendents in
the same pay scale and 240 Employees Insurance Medical Officers and Specialists in the
pay scale of Rs. 2425-4000 which includes three increments at the initial stage.
State Rules regarding Appointment of Doctors
34.3.2 The Department has also made available the Bihar Employees
State Insurance Medical Service Rules, 1981. According to these Rules Class II of the
Service consists of Insurance Medical Officers, General Duty Officers including
Specialists, Dental Surgeons and other posts included in the Bihar Employees State
Insurance Medical Service. Class I (Junior) consists of Deputy Administrative Medical
Officers, Deputy Superintendents of Hospitals and Insurance Medical Officers Incharge
of Dispensaries. Class I (Senior) posts consist of Superintendents of Hospitals and
Insurance Medical Officers Incharge of Dispensaries. There is one post of Administrative
Medical Officer, Employees State Insurance Scheme in Class I super time selection
grade. The educational qualification as stated is M.B.B.S. Specialists are required to have
post graduate degrees in any required branch of Medical Science and the Dental Surgeon
is required to be a graduate in Dental Surgery. Promotions were given to Class I junior
and Class I senior but the posts of Administrative Medical Officer is a selection post.
Every Medical Officer is required to pass an examination in Hindi in Devnagri script as
well as in accounts.
34.3.3 The Rules also provide that the Insurance Medical Officer will get
a special pay of Rs. 100 per month and the Specialist will get Rs. 75 per month in
addition to special pay provided he has Post Graduate qualification as well as appointed
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against the post of Specialist. The Deputy Superintendent was also paid a special pay of
Rs. 100 per month and the Specialist in that grade having Post Graduate qualification
and appointed to the post of Specialist is given a special pay of Rs. 75 per month.
Superintendents of Hospitals were also paid special pay of Rs. 100 per month with all
posts other than Deputy Administrative Medical Officer and Medical Officer being
allowed domiciliary visit allowance as admissible. Part IX of the Rules also provided that
Insurance Medical Officers on deputation from the Health Department and posted in the
Scheme will be given option if they would like to remain in the Scheme and on receipt of
their option the Health Department was to be consulted if an officer on deputation was to
be finally absorbed in the Labour Department. Services of other deputed Medical
Officers who do not like to remain in the Scheme were to be returned to the Health
Department. These Rules were published in the Bihar Gazette dated 26.5.1982. The
Department has informed us regarding whether the Insurance Medical Officers belong to
the Department or all of them are on deputation from the Health Department.
Cadre Strength
34.3.4 The number of Doctors absorbed in the Insurance Cadre in
consultation with the Health Department stands at 28. In addition, 119 joined this Scheme
in 1987 but subsequently 108 resigned. Hence only 39 doctors are permanently borne on
the cadre of the Scheme and the rest are on deputation from the Health Department.
There are in all 51 dispensaries and 6 hospitals. There are 9 dispensaries having 5 or
more Doctors while 42 have less than 5 doctors. We are unaware of the number of
doctors in each of the 6 hospitals. At present the number of doctors in the basic grade is
quite large but promotional posts are few.
Promotional Posts for Doctors in the Scheme
34.3.5 Given the number of posts that are available for doctors it will be
clear that the Insurance Medical Officers have hardly any opportunity for promotion
because against 240 posts there are only 6 Deputy Superintendents, 5 Superintendents
and 4 Regional Administrative Medical Officers. This sort of hierarchy is hardly
conducive to aspirants for higher posts. However, it would be interesting to know much is
spent on each beneficiary and what is the establishment cost. The Department has
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requested for 51 posts in the scale of Rs. 10000-15200 and 32 posts in the scale of Rs.
14300-18300. There is no demand for posts in the rank of Superintendent/Administrative
Medical Officer in the pay scale of Rs. 12000-16500. But against 39 posts of Doctors in
the Scheme, there does not seem any justification for posts asked for. In case posts in
higher scales are being asked for to get Super-Specialists then the disciplines required
would need to be listed, justified and Health Department requested for such highly
qualified doctors. Only in case of having received firm assurance can we recommend that
these senior posts are justified.
Strength of Supporting Staff
34.3.6 There is information that there are technical posts like 93 Grade
„A‟ Nurses, 119 Auxiliary Nurse Midwives, seven O.T. Assistants, six X-Ray
Technicians, 28 posts of Lady Health Visitors etc. as well as other Class III and Class IV
posts like Turner, 10 posts of Masalchi, one Liftman , one Pump Driver,71 posts of Ayah,
etc. According to the Department 90% of the posts are permanent and rest of the 10% are
likely to be made permanent. We also do not have any information regarding whether the
posts are created by and personnel recruited by the Department or whether the personnel
have been taken on deputation from the Department of Health. The pay scales of these
posts in the Employees State Insurance Scheme are as notified by the Finance
Department and stated below :-
Sl.No. Post Pay Scale
(in Rs. )
1 Kitchen Servant 2550-3200
2 Masalchi 2550-3200
3 Ward Attendant 2550-3200
4 Motor Khalasi 2550-3200
5 Night Guard 2550-3200
6 Sweeper 2550-3200
7 Peon 2550-3200
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34.3.7 Those who are in the scale of Rs. 2650-4000 are five posts of
Dhobi, 11 posts of Cook, 13 posts of Mali, one Liftman and Dresser. The three
Tailors, two Carpenters, three Electricians, Junior Bill Clerk are in the scale of Rs. 3050-
4590. Two Blood Transfusion Technicians, Audiographer, Auxiliary Nurse Midwife,
Health Visitor are in the scale of Rs. 4000-6000. Pharmacist, X-Ray Technician, Lady
Health Visitors are in the scale of Rs. 4500-7000. Senior Auditor, Artist Staff Nurse
Grade I are in the scale of Rs. 5000-8000, Nursing Sister, Matron, P.A to Director and
Assistant Accounts Officers are in the scale of Rs. 5500-9000.
Central Promotion and Recruitment Rules
34.3.8 We give below the recruitment rules of some of the posts. GSR
No.365 dated 17.3.1982 of the Rural Health Training Centre, Najafgarh, Department of
Health mentions that Matriculation with registration as
Auxiliary Nurse Midwife with the Nursing Council is the recruitment qualification for the
post of Auxiliary Nurse Midwife and the pay scale is Rs. 3050-4590. The 5th
Pay
Commission recommended at paragraph 50.72 that the Auxiliary Nurse Midwife should
be in the pay scale of Rs. 4000-6000 against the pre-revised pay scale of Rs. 975-1540
and the Lady Health Visitor will be in the pay scale of Rs. 4500-7000 against the pre-
revised pay scale of Rs. 1200-2040. This was recommended by the 5th
Pay Commission
because all the posts of Auxiliary Nurse Midwife and Lady Health Visitors are filled to a
large extent by direct recruitment with comparable qualifications.
34.3.9 There is a post of Pump Driver in the pay scale of Rs. 775-1025 in
the E.S.I. but in the Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage of the
Department of Agriculture, the Pump Driver is in the scale of Rs. 750-940 and is required
to be VIIIth pass with practical experience of 3 years in handling electrical and
mechanical pumps including normal running, maintenance and knowledge of motor
pump and I. C. engine.
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34.3.10 The X-Ray Technician in the Lady Hardinge Medical College
Hospital, New Delhi according to GSR No.689 dated 10.7.1981 is required to have a
matriculation with diploma (2 years course) in Radiography with one years experience or
diploma/certificate ( 1 year course) with 2 years experience. The Pharmacist was in the
then pay scale of Rs. 330-560 and was required to have a Matriculation as well as a
Diploma in Pharmacy and was required to be a registered Pharmacist. The Laboratory
Technician in the then pay scale of Rs. 380-560, now notified in the pay scale of Rs.
4500-7000, if having 10+2 with Science and a Diploma are in the Central Government,
required to have a Matriculation with Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology with
one year‟s experience or a degree in science. The Staff Nurses in Lady Hardinge Medical
College, New Delhi are required to be Matriculates and have a certificate in Nursing and
Midwife A Grade or its equivalent or B.Sc. in Nursing. The Nursing Sister is in a higher
scale and is required to be a Staff Nurse with 5 years regular service and having the same
qualification as a Staff Nurse.
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Promotion Policy for Supporting Staff in the ESI Scheme
34.3.11 We have listed the recruitment rules of the Central Government
given the corresponding designations in the State Government. However, the Department
has not outlined any promotion policy for the employees of the State Employees
Insurance Scheme. For example there are 71 Ayahs,102 Dressers, 70 Laboratory
Technicians, 119 Auxiliary Nurse Midwives, 28 Lady Health Visitors, 93 Grade A Nurse,
14 Nursing Sisters, 5 Matrons but the Department has not provided us with information
about what promotion policy should be adopted. The Department was required to inform
us that as selection grades and time bound promotions have been abolished, what specific
promotional posts should be available but this exercise has probably not yet been done.
34.3.12 The only information that we have regarding promotions is that the
Assistant Accounts Officer, P.A. to Director and the Senior Auditor are solitary posts and
all filled from the cadre of Clerks. We are not in favour of such a promotion policy
because the Senior Auditors have to know what audit functions are and it could best be
done by the Auditors on deputation from the Audit wing of either the Cooperative
Department or the Finance Department or the Department could train Clerks in audit and
accounts before promoting them as Senior Auditors. Assistant Accounts Officers have to
be trained in accounts to do fruitful work. The P.A. to the Director requires to know
stenography and typing and obviously a Clerk is not proficient in these two disciplines.
We request the Department to undertake the exercise of identifying the offices where
Head Clerks are required for the 196 Clerks. We have already discussed the broad
principles in Chapter 38 regarding admissible posts of Head Clerks.
34.3.13 There are also 155 Pharmacists and no senior promotional posts
have been indicated. The Department is required to undertake the exercise for creating
posts of Senior Pharmacists and fix their headquarters based on yardsticks of the Health
Department. Similar is the position in respect of 170 Peons, 174 Sweepers, 73 Night
Guards, 49 Ward Attendants and 71 Ayahs. Regarding these Class IV posts the principles
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recommended by us in Chapter 5 will apply in so far as promotional opportunities are
concerned.
34.3.14 We also do not have any information about whether various
posts/cadres are organised dispensary wise or they are in respective State cadres. If the
respective posts are not grouped together in a State cadre then devising a good
promotion policy would be difficult because the number of posts would then be quite
small.
Industrial Training Institutes
34.4.1 We had discussed the pay scales of the employees of the Industrial
Training Institutes from paragraphs 31.9.1 to 31.9.7 of Volume II, Part II of our Report.
Accordingly, the Government has notified the pay scales as indicated below:-
Sl.No Post Pay Scale
(in Rs. )
1
Junior Instructor/Instructor/Senior Industrial
Instructor/Language Instructor/Trade Instructor.
5000-8000
2 Assistant Superintendent/Chief Instructor
(if they are Supervisory Instructors)
5500-9000
3 Deputy Superintendent 5500-9000
4 Advanced Vocational Training System
Instructor
5500-9000
5 Vice
Principal/Principal/Superintendent/Assistant
Director
6500-10,500
6 Principal (selection grade)/Regional Inspecting
Officer.
10,000-15,200
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34.4.2 The I.T.I.s, as noted at paragraph 31.9.3 of Volume II, Part II are
exclusively located in States and Union Territories and there is no correspondence with
any Central scale and designation. The previous Fitment-cum-Pay Revision Committee in
1989 recommended that the Principals in bigger I.T.Is. with more than 400 trainees
should be in a higher scale of Rs. 1350-2000/ Rs. 3000-4500 and the Principals in smaller
I.T.Is. will be in the pay scale of Rs. 1000-1820/Rs. 2000-3800. The information that has
been made available to us by the Department mentions that the Principal of I.T.Is. with
1000 and above seats will be in the senior scale and will be assisted by a Vice- Principal.
The Principal in the senior scale will also be in I.T.I.s with 600-900 seats and assisted by
a Vice Principal. A Principal in a senior scale will be posted in I.T.I.s with numbers
between 400-599 seats but will not be assisted by any Vice- Principal . Where I.T.I.s
have seats up to 399, there will be a Principal in the junior scale. In Bihar only Digha in
Patna has more than 1000 seats. Ranchi, Dhanbad, Chaibasa, Muzaffarpur, Gaya and
Bhagalpur have between 600-900 seats. The seven ITIs which have between 400-599
seats are Monghyr, Darbhanga, Katihar, Motihari, Bokaro, Dehri and Sitamarhi. There
are 30 ITIs which have less than 399 seats. According to this categorization 14 Principals
will be in the senior scale and 30 in the lower scale. However, when the Fitment cum Pay
Revision Committee had made a recommendation in 1989, the norms then prevailing
must have been different. The salary of the Principal and admissibility of their posts as
well as that of Vice-Principal will be according to Circulars of the DGE & T,
Government of India.
34.4.3 The Employment & Training Directorate of the Government of
India has also prescribed on 16.5.1991 that Principals in Institutes with 400 seats and
above will be required to have on direct recruitment a Degree in the appropriate branch of
Engineering/Technology or equivalent with 5 years experience or a Diploma in the
appropriate branch of Engineering with 8 years experience. The Vocational
Instructor/Craft Instructor is required to have a National Trade Certificate or National
Apprenticeship Certificate or a Diploma in the appropriate branch. A Group Instructor,
formerly called Foreman, is required to have a diploma in Technical/Engineering with
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five years experience as well as a certificate of Matriculation. Twenty five percent of the
posts are filled by direct recruitment and 75 % by promotion. Drawing
Instructors/Workshop Instructors and Science Instructors are required to have
Matriculation as well as Diploma in Engineering/Mechanical Engineering. The Drawing
Instructors could have a Trade of Draftsmanship from a recognised Institute. The
Language Instructor is required to be a trained graduate preferably with a Masters or an
Honours degree in English or equivalent. The DGET Circular also mentions that the
Instructors will not only take classes but should also maintain attendance Registers, Raw
Material Registers, Tools and Equipment Registers to ensure that the machines in the
sections are in good working condition, requisition tools and raw materials required for
the Section, etc. According to the Department, there are a total of 49 Mathematics
Instructors and since selection grades have been abolished, we are not going into the
prescribed eligibility period laid down for posts in selection grades.
Strength of Staff
34.4.4 The number of Compounders is 28 as seen from the letter of 1985.
The number of Peons in 1989 was 776 taking all I.T.Is. into consideration. The total
number of Maintenance Mechanics was 29 in 1991 and in 1985 the total number of
Instructors was 1369. Out of these Instructors, 958 were Instructors, 268 were Chief
Instructor /Technical Assistants/junior selection grade Instructors, 113 were Assistant
Superintendents/ senior selection grade Instructors. In addition there were 21 Deputy
Superintendents.
34.4.5 According to the set of information made available by the
Department in July, 1999 there are 44 Industrial Training Institutes, with a total of 991
sanctioned units. A total of 187 Chief Instructors are required against the availability of
170. In addition 3 posts of Vice Principals are also required.
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Promotional Posts in Bihar
34.4.6 We have not been informed by the Department regarding the
number of posts in each ITI and the notified recruitment rules have also not been
furnished. However, there is information regarding how the posts are filled but we are
not sure whether these are by convention or according to previous notifications. The
Principal/Assistant Director/Examination Controller are in the basic grade of Rs. 2000-
3800 with three additional higher scales designated as Senior Principal, Deputy Director,
Training and Joint Director, Training. 75% of the posts of Assistant
Director/Principal/Examination Controller are filled by direct recruitment and 25% by
promotion, from an unspecified list of posts. The other higher posts are filled by
promotion from among employees in the next grade below according to seniority. All
these posts are filled according to the recommendations of the Bihar Public Service
Commission. The essential qualification is a degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
or equivalent and one year‟s experience. The Vice- Principal/Deputy Superintendent is
in the scale of Rs. 6500-10,500 now and the posts are filled 75% by promotion and 25%
by direct recruitment and these posts are also filled on the recommendations of the Bihar
Public Service Commission. The essential qualification is a diploma or equivalent in
Mechanical/Electrical discipline with 8 years experience in Government or any non-
Government organisation. Assistant Superintendents, now in the pay scale of Rs. 5500-
9000 are eligible for promotion as Vice-Principal/Deputy Superintendents. Previously,
the pay scale of Deputy Superintendents and Vice- Principal was Rs. 1800-3330 but the
Deputy Superintendents are now in a lower scale of Rs. 5500-9000 than the Vice
Principals who have been given the scale of Rs. 6500-10,500 . The Department would
have to reconsider the promotion policy as on date before allowing posts of Deputy
Superintendent/Vice- Principals to be filled from the feeder cadre of Assistant
Superintendents.
34.4.7 The Trade Instructors are now in the pay scale of Rs. 5000-8000
and the posts are filled on the recommendations of the Bihar Public Service Commission.
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The essential qualification is a Class 10 pass from a 10+2 educational curriculum with a
National Trade Certificate/National Apprenticeship Certificate or a three years diploma
as well as not less than 5 years experience. The higher posts available for these Trained
Instructors are the posts of Chief Instructors now in the scale of Rs. 5500-9000.Chief
Instructors fill up 75% of the posts of Assistant Superintendents who are, however, now
in the same scale of pay as the Chief Instructors. The Department would have to consider
what promotional posts there will be for the Chief Instructors.
34.4.8 The Mathematics Instructors are required to be Electric/
Mechanical Diploma holders or B.Sc. in Mathematics. The Department would have to
consider what promotional posts should be specified for this category as now the three
selection grades have been abolished. There are 41 posts of Maintenance Mechanics in
the scale of Rs. 5000-8000 who are required to have a Matriculate or a diploma in
Electric/Mechanical Engineering or an ITI pass in any one of the trades of
Turner/Fitter/Mechanics/Electrician, one year‟s apprenticeship and 5 years experience or
3 years apprenticeship with 5 years experience, or a Trade Instructor who has put in at
least 10 years of service in either the Electrical/Fitter/Turner or Machining Trade. We
recommend that as in the Central Government this ten years provision as well as 3 years
apprenticeship with 5 years experience should be deleted from the proposed Recruitment
Rules.
34.4.9 There is also a post of Superintendent(Library) in the pay scale of
Rs. 1200-1800 and it has been informed that recruitment to the post would be according
to what has been laid down by the Bihar Government. The Compounders who are in large
numbers are in the pay scale of Rs. 3050-4590 but unfortunately the Department has
mentioned the pay scale of Rs. 535-765 which was the prevalent scale prior to 1.1.86. No
qualification has been mentioned for the Dresser in the pay scale of Rs. 2650-4000. It
has only been mentioned that appointments would be made according to the prescribed
qualification laid down by the Bihar Government. The pay scale mentioned is Rs. 400-
540 which was prevalent before 1.1.86. For the Motor Driving Instructor, the pay scale
mentioned is Rs. 975-1540 and this scale has been revised to Rs. 3050-4590. No essential
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qualification has been laid down. For the cadre of Electricians the recruitment
qualification as mentioned is Matriculation with knowledge of typing. As selection
grades have been abolished, the Department would have to reconsider future promotions.
As numbers have not been regarding the cadre of Electricians, we are unable to devise
here a specific promotional policy. We have discussed the promotional opportunities of
Electricians in great detail in Chapter 26 and in Chapter 5. The principles and posts with
pay scales will also be applicable in this Department. However, we would only like to
mention that making Matriculation with knowledge of typing as the recruitment
qualification for the Clerical cadre is not enough and specific typing speed would have to
be laid down or else only unqualified people will get recruited.
34.4.10 For all these posts it has been mentioned that the Recruitment
Rules are being prepared. We would request the Department to prepare the Recruitment
Rules on the basis of what we have suggested above and in keeping with the Central
Rules. Moreover, the circulars of the DGET would also have to be kept in mind. We
would also like to add that as in the case of the Secretariat employees, Lower Division
Clerks will have to be appointed in the field/ mufassil in future and they will form the
feeder cadre for promotions to the existing grade of Rs. 4000-6000 which will then be
available to the Upper Division Clerks. The cadre and the details have been discussed in
Chapter 38 and the principles and scales will apply.
Assistant Director, Social Security
34.5.1 The scale of the basic grade of this cadre is Rs. 2200-4000 and
from whatever information has been supplied by the Department, it is clear that there are
one Director, Social Security, one Deputy Director, one Budget Officer and five Assistant
Directors at the headquarters. In the field there is one Deputy Director in charge of the
entire Chotanagpur Division and the Santhal Parganas. This Deputy Director is assisted
by the Assistant Director of Social Security. The total posts in the cadre of Assistant
Directors is 73 and they are spread over three selection grades with 47 posts in the basic
grade. When the posts were made permanent in 1989, in addition to Assistant Director,
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Social Security, 952 posts of Accounts Clerk were created in the then scale of Rs. 535-
765 . The Personnel Department on 5.10.90 have notified that six years will be the
eligibility period for promotion to the junior selection grade, four years for promotion as
Deputy Director and another four years for promotion of Deputy Directors to Joint
Directors. On 11.5.89, the then Labour Secretary issued an order stating that the
Assistant Directors, Social Security will be attached to the District headquarters who will
look after the work in the headquarters and Subdivisions. These officers will report
directly to the District Magistrate or the Additional Collector designated by the District
Magistrate. In 1990 September, Social Organisers and Lady Social Welfare Organisers
were also given the revised pay scale of Rs. 1200-1800 and they were posted in the
Social Security Directorate. The Assistant Directors are assisted by two or three Accounts
Clerks and wherever Lady Social Welfare Organisers are posted, they will be attached to
the Social Security Cell. The work that is to be done by the Social Security Wing are as
follows :-
(a) Rehabilitation of bonded labour,
(b) Providing relief to un-organised labour in case of accidents,
(c) Social Security Scheme relating to individual accidents,
(d) Minor Schemes connected with labour migration,
(e) Cloth distribution Scheme, and
(f) Scheme regarding Slum Insurance of landless labourers.
34.5.2 We had observed in paragraph 31.6.2,Volume II, Part II that
Assistant Directors, Social Welfare or Welfare Officers in the Directorate of Social
Welfare in the Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands are in the pay scale of Rs.
6500-10,500. The cadre is a fledgling cadre and is yet to be organized. The pay scale
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recommended for the basic grade was Rs. 6500-10,500 . If the Department wants to
retain this cadre in the present form then obviously the Department would have to state
what is the area of operation of the Deputy Directors as well as Joint Directors. If posts
are to be created corresponding to the selection grades that the Assistant Directors were
in then we do not agree. Given the information we are unable to find justification for the
post of Deputy Director and Joint Directors for the Assistant Directors. At best there
could be 13 posts of Deputy Directors in the Divisions in the scale of Rs. 10000-15200,
which already stands notified.
Social Organisers
34.6.1 The Social Organisers were in the pay scale of Rs. 1200-1800 and
they were recruited from amongst graduates. We had discussed in paragraph 31.5.1 of
Volume II, Part II that the 71 Social Organisers are required to organise rural labourers
and provide entertainment in labour welfare centres to the concerned labourers. These
Social Organisers are posted in Blocks, and generally they supervise only a small
number of employees. Given the work that these Social Organisers are doing we consider
the pay scale of Rs. 4000-6000 to be adequate . However, given the strength of 71 Social
Organisers and 24 posts of Lady Social Welfare Organisers in the Department in the
same Social Security wing, the Department would have to formulate a promotion policy.
34.6.2 Of the 952 Accounts Clerks no specific indication has been given
by the Department regarding their promotion policy. We have only been informed by the
Department that these Accounts Clerks are recruited from amongst Matriculates with
mathematics and knowledge of typing and recruitment is done by the Bihar Public
Service Commission. In the same letter of 21.8.98, the Department has also informed that
Social Organisers and Lady Social Welfare Organisers are required to be Matriculates.
However, it appears that there is a difference in the educational qualification as indicated
by the Department and what has been stated by us on the basis of the representation of
the Social Organisers and the Report of the Anomaly Removal Committee of 1990. If the
Accounts Clerks are in the scale of Rs. 4000-6000 obviously, only posts of Senior
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Accounts Clerk and Head Clerks/Accountants can be created for them. But the problem is
in assigning them an area of operation which will enable them to function independently.
But other than Districts, the Accounts Clerks in the Social Security wing are not posted
either to Divisions or to any other office. The difficulty of finding appropriate
promotional posts for the Accounts Clerks needs to be resolved. The best option is to
enable their gradual absorption in the cadre in the Offices of Collectors in each district.
Other Miscellaneous Posts in Employment Directorate
34.7.1 According to the information made available by Director,
Employment & Training, there are 190 posts of Clerks in the pay scale of Rs. 1200-1800,
60 Clerks are in the next higher scale of Rs. 1400-2300 , 38 Clerks are in the scale of Rs.
1400-2600 and 8 Clerks are in the super time scale of Rs. 1500-2750.
34.7.2 In addition there is also the cadre Statistical wing who number in
all 48 taking into account 32 Junior Statistical Assistant, 10 in the junior selection grade
and 6 in the senior selection grade. It has been stated that the Clerks are directly recruited
and the Junior Statistical Assistants are in the basic grade of Rs. 1400-2600 and the posts
are filled by promotion from the cadre of Computers and Clerks.
34.7.3 This Committee is not in favour of appointing Junior Statistical
Assistants in the scale of Rs. 5000-8000 unless those who are being promoted have at
least a degree in Mathematics/Statistics. There are no promotional avenues other than
Senior Statistical Assistant in the scale of Rs. 5500-9000. We have made appropriate
recommendations regarding the Statistical functionaries in Chapter 12 and the cadre of
Statisticians should be accordingly structured.
34.7.4 The Department has also stated that the Junior Statistical
Assistants get promoted in the cadre of Junior Employment Officers in the scale of Rs.
5000-8000 . The Junior Employment Officers are 8 in number and they have junior
selection and senior selection grades of two each. Whether the work of Junior
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Employment Officers have anything to do with Statistics or not has not been indicated
and this needs to be determined.
Canteen Staff
34.8.1 From the information that we have regarding posts in the Canteen
according to previous Resolutions of the Finance Department notifying the revised pay
scales there are a large number of staff with designations like Assistant Halwai, Head
Bearer, Assistant Cook all in the pay scale of Rs. 2650-4000, Tea Maker, Head Service
Boy, Head Sweeper, Bearer in the pay scale of Rs. 2610-3540 and the Head Halwai,
Head Cook, Baker and Pantry Clerk are in the scale of Rs. 3050-4590. The lone Typist
Clerk is in the scale of Rs. 4000-6000, the Accountant is in the scale of Rs. 4500-7000 ,
Assistant Manager, Secretariat Canteen is in the scale of Rs. 5500-9000 and Manager,
Secretariat Canteen is in the scale of Rs. 6500-10,500. According to the information
made available there are 11 posts of Assistant Halwai, four Head Bearers, 10 Assistant
Cooks, six Tea Makers, four Head Service Boy, one Head Sweeper, five Head Halwai,
four Head Cook, one Baker, six Pantry Clerks, one Typist, one Accountant, seven
Assistant Managers and one Manager. In addition there is one post of Accounts
Inspector in the scale of Rs. 1500-2750, one cashier, one Senior Store Keeper in the scale
of Rs. 4500-7000, one Store Keeper in the scale of Rs. 4000-6000, Bill Clerks, two
Assistant Accountants in the scale of Rs.4000-6000, one Head Sweeper, 4 Gatemen, 20
Salesmen and 35 Bearers are in the scale of Rs. 2610-3540 and finally one Helper, 37
Service Boys, 25 Washing Boys, 3 Masalchis, one Peon, one Chaukidar and 10 Sweepers
are in the scale of Rs. 2550-3200. Based on the information that is available with us and
recruitment and promotion rules of Canteen employees in Government of India Offices,
we have attempted to lay down the promotion policies.
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Rules of the Central Government
34.8.2 We have with us GSR 348 dated 25.9.1997 of the Printing Presses
of the Government of India and GSR No. 88 dated 1.3.99 of the Canteen employees of
the Delhi Milk Scheme under the Department of Animal Husbandary and Dairying. The
Canteen Manager in the Delhi Milk Supply Scheme Canteens are in the pay scale of Rs.
4000-6000 and the posts are filled by promotion from amongst Assistant Managers
(Canteen)/Store Keeper as well as Coupon Clerk who have put in 8 years of service in the
grade. The educational qualification is Matriculation with one year Diploma in Book
Keeping/Store Keeping from an University or a Board, Central or State Government. The
Assistant Managers and other three categories who form the feeder grades for the post of
Canteen Manager are in the scale of Rs. 3050-4590 and they are required to be
Matriculates and the posts are filled by direct recruitment. The Halwais and Cooks of the
Delhi Milk Supply Scheme are in the scale of Rs. 3050-4590 and the posts are filled by
promotion from amongst Tea Makers/Safai Boy/ Wash Boy /Sweeper with 8 years
service in the grade. The Tea-Maker, Bearer, Wash Boy and Sweepers are in the pay
scale of Rs. 2610-3540 and the posts are filled by direct recruitment from those who are
Primary standard pass. The respective numbers in various posts in the Delhi Milk Supply
Scheme Canteen are as follows :-
Sl.No. Post Nos.
1 Sweeper 3
2 Wash Boy 10
3 Bearer 12
4 Tea Maker 4
5 Cook 2
6 Halwai 2
7 Coupon Clerk 2
8 Salesman 3
30
9 Store Keeper 1
10 Assistant Manager(Canteen) 2
11 Canteen Manager 1
34.8.3 In the Canteen of the Government of India Presses, there are 3
Canteen Clerks and four Counter Clerks in the scale of Rs. 2750-4400. Ten Coupon
Clerks are also in the same pay scale. There are 13 Assistant Cooks and an equivalent
number of Tea Makers are in the pay scale of Rs 2550-3200, 13 Cooks and 11 Assistant
Halwai are in the pay scale of Rs. 2750-4400, Assistant Salesman are in the pay scale of
Rs. 2550-3200, 14 Salesman are in the pay scale of Rs. 2750-4400 and 5 Safaiwala, 16
Wash Boys and 32 Bearers are in the same pay scale of Rs. 2550-3200.
34.8.4 The posts of Bearer, Safaiwala and Wash Boy are all filled by
direct recruitment and they are required to be 8th
Standard pass. Only the Bearer is
required to have two years experience in the trade as a desirable qualification. The
probation period is two years. The Assistant Salesman in the scale of Rs. 2550-3200 is
required to be a 8th
Standard pass and with two years experience in the field. The
Salesman in the higher scale of Rs. 2750-4400 is required to be 8th
Standard pass with 7
years experience in the field. Similar is the qualification for Assistant Halwais. The Cook
is required to be 8th
Standard pass with 7 years experience in Cooking and the desirable
qualification is a certificate regarding Cooking from a Foodcraft/Catering Institute. The
Tea Maker and the Assistant Cook are required to be 8th
Standard pass with two years
experience and the posts are filled by direct recruitment. The Coupon Clerk and the
Counter Clerk are required to be Matriculates or equivalent with the desirable
qualification being a certificate regarding Cooking or regarding Catering from a
Foodcraft/ Catering Institute.
34.8.5 We have given the pay scales, the promotion rules as well as the
educational qualification required for the posts in Canteens of the Government of India.
In Bihar except for the Bearer, Head Bearer, Head Service Boy, Head Sweeper and
Pantry Clerk, the other posts are similarly designated though the Manager and the
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Assistant Manager in the Secretariat Canteen are in higher pay scales than what stands
sanctioned in the Canteens of the Government of India Presses and the Canteens of the
Delhi Milk Supply Scheme. According to the Resolution No. 126 dated 1.3.94 of the
Department 3 out of the 7 posts of Assistant Mangers will be filled by Labour
Enforcement Officers on deputation. The remaining 4 posts will be filled by promotion of
employees like cashier, Accountant, Senior Store Keeper, etc. who are in the scale of Rs.
4000-6000 and above.
34.8.6 According to the Resolution No. 126 dated 1.3.94 of the
Department channels of promotion have been laid down. But with revised pay scales for
many posts being the same there may be a need to change the guidelines. Then there are
certain contradictions which need to be settled before granting promotions on the basis of
the 1994 Resolution. For example the note of the Department mentions that the Store
Keeper and the Assistant Accountant are in the scale of 1200-1800 but the Resolution
mentions the scale of Rs. 975-1540. Then again according to the Resolution Bill Clerks
are eligible for promotion to posts of Senior Store Keeper and Cashier in the scale of Rs.
1320-2040 but now all these three posts will be in the revised scale of Rs. 4000-6000.
Therefore, the March 1994 Resolution will have to be recast. We recommend the
adoption of Central Rules both for the clerical cadres as well as for the skilled/semi-
skilled categories. The Department would have to lay down rules for promotion for the
latter categories of staff based on Central Rules and our recommendations. So far no
promotional channels have been formulated for the various categories of skilled/semi-
skilled categories.
34.8.7 We recommend to the Government that promotional posts for
Bearers, Service Boys, Sweepers, Halwais, Cooks should be worked out based on the
pattern that is available in the Central Government Canteens which have been referred to
above. Compared to Government of India Canteens, Canteens in Bihar Government
remain far less busy and provide at present generally nothing except tea. The Department
should take stock of the situation and either reduce the number of posts or take steps to
improve the quality of service in the Canteens. As these are part of welfare measures, it
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is time that the Government either dispenses with the Canteens and stops making future
recruitments because they are unable to provide the required service. Alternatively, an
attempt should be made to provide to the Canteens financial assistance on the pattern of
the Government of India so that there could be parity between the two as now the policy
is to have similar pay scales for posts in the Centre and in organisations of the State
Government. If the Government feels that the work that is being done by employees of
the Canteen is much less than the Central Government Canteen employees then the pay
scales have to be accordingly reduced or the number of employees curtailed and the
posts reallocated.
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35.1.1 Among the functions of this Department certain matters like
patents, inventions and licence, trade marks and merchandise marks as well as stores
have rarely received the attention they require. We are unable to find any post in this
Department which are linked to these functions. Nor are we aware how the Department
with the staff at its command establish liaison with the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade
Practices Commission, administer the Petroleum Act and Rules, Central Excise and Salt
Act, 1944 as well as implement provisions of the Rice Milling Industry (Regulation) Act,
1958. This is a Department which should have had personnel with the desired
qualification and expertise for handling these matters. The Department may consider
what we have noted, unless steps have already been taken in this regard.
35.1.2 This Department was created when there was rationing in various
items and the regulatory functions of this Department prevailed over the other functions
which helped in easy accessibility of various commodity goods to various markets as
well as enhanced the delivery of food stuff, cloth and other items. Storages/warehouses
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have their utility in times of shortage and crisis. But then we are not aware whether the
right priority is being given to this sector.
On the basis of information available we have attempted in the
following paragraphs to outline the promotion prospects for the various posts and cadres
of this Department.
Consumer Protection Directorate
35.2.1 The Department has informed that the Consumer Protection
Directorate is headed by a Director belonging to the Bihar Administrative Service. The
Assistant Director is from the cadre of Accounts Officer of the joint cadre in the
Secretariat in the pay scale of Rs. 2000-3500 and there are other common category posts.
In the State Commission there is a Chairman who is a retired Justice of the Patna High
Court and a Member who gets a total fixed salary of Rs. 3000, a Secretary in the pay
scale of Rs. 3000-4500 belonging to the Bihar Administrative Service and other common
category posts. In each District Forum there is a post of Superintendent in the scale of
Rs. 1400-2600 and the number of posts is 55 in all. There are 110 Steno Clerks in the pay
scale of Rs. 1500-2750 and 55 posts of Bench Clerks in the same scale as Clerks, who
are 110 in number. There are 220 Class IV posts as well because each District Forum has
3 Peons and one Farash cum Chaukidar.
35.2.2 It has been mentioned that all these posts of the District Forums
are appointed by the respective District Collectors. The staff of the Directorate, State
Commission and District Forums have been appointed on the basis of adjustment from
the staff of different Corporations like the Bihar State Food and Civil Supplies
Corporation. However, we fail to understand why the Superintendent is in the pay scale
of Rs. 1400-2600 when the Collectorate Office Superintendents are in a higher scale. But
in any case this Superintendent has far less responsibilities and since he is no more than a
Head Clerk should be in the scale of Rs.4500-7000, the admissible scale for Head Clerks
in small offices. The Steno Clerks will be in the scale of Rs. 5000-8000 if they are given
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the replacement pay scale but this scale is not available to the Stenographers in the
District Collectorate as an entry scale because the Steno Clerks are in the scale of Rs.
4000-6000. In each District Forum there is a post of Chairman in the pay scale of Rs.
3700-5000 who is a retired District Judge and there are 110 members, two in each
district, who get a lump sum of Rs. 2000 per month.
35.2.3 In brief the Clerks and Bench Clerks will be in the revised scale of
Rs.4000-6000. The Steno Clerk and Personal Assistant will be in the scale of Rs.4000-
6000 unless their pay has been protected and is higher than this scale. As they are not
from the cadre of Secretariat Personal Assistants the pay scale of Rs.5500-9000 will not
be admissible. In Chapter 38 we have recommended promotional posts for Stenographers
in field offices and if the Steno Clerks fulfil the qualifications then a higher scale may be
admissible. The Drivers and Class IV will get the scale as already stands notified. The
Accountant‟s pay scale will be governed by our recommendations made at paragraphs
5.19.1 of Chapter 5 of this Report. Generally Accountants have been sanctioned the scale
of Rs.4000-6000. Other posts will get the scale of their post because they are from some
other service or cadre.
35.2.4 We are not going into the pay scales of Member and Chairman of
the State Commission and of the District Forums of the Consumer Protection Directorate
because they are not invariably Government servants. In case posts in the Directorate of
Consumer Protection are isolated then they can be merged with the cadres like Inspector
of Accounts or Supply Clerks. The post of Clerks/ Bench Clerks could be amalgamated
with the Supply Clerks but we are not in a position to recommend specifically the course
of action as the recruitment rules for appointment of Supply Clerks have not been
prepared.
Posts in Headquarters
35.3.1 A detailed chart regarding the posts in the headquarters indicating
recruitment qualification, source of recruitment and what the promotional posts are has
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been sent. But the important information regarding numbers in each grade have not been
mentioned. Without numbers it is very difficult to suggest any promotional policy. We
take up the promotional prospects of only such of the cadres which are not included in
the list of posts in common categories because the promotion policy of these posts have
been discussed in Chapters 5,7,11 and 38 concerning, respectively, the Departments of
Personnel and Administrative Reforms, Finance and Revenue and Land Reforms.
Junior/Senior Inspector of Accounts
35.4.1 There is an Inspector of Accounts cadre consisting of five Junior
Inspector of Accounts in the pay scale of Rs. 5000-8000 who are promoted to the three
posts of Senior Inspector of Accounts and thereafter as Assistant Controller of
Accounts/Assistant Director in the pay scale of Rs. 6500-10,500. It has only been
mentioned that the Junior Inspector of Accounts is required to be a graduate who has
passed the accounts examination and has 5 years experience.
35.4.2 For the Audit Wing of the Finance Department we have
recommended that for promotion to the scale of Rs. 5500-9000 a Section Officers Grade
Examination has to be passed and this examination would be similar to the examination
that is prevalent in the Indian Audit & Accounts Department. The Department should
adopt the rules and regulations of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department and it
would help in better administration of accounts and secondly, there would be uniformity.
Hence for all promotions in the grade of Senior Inspector of Accounts there would be a
Section Officers Grade Examination as is prevalent in the Audit and Accounts
Department. As we have already discussed the proposed cadre of Accounts Officers in
Chapter 11, the Department may consider drawing from the pool of personnel in that
Cadre. If this is done then each department of the State Government need not have
Accountants.
35.4.3 There is a post of Accounts Inspector but the pay scale has not
been indicated. We presume that this Accounts Inspector is from the same cadre of
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Inspector of Accounts in the pay scale of Rs. 5000-8000. If it is a solitary post then this
can be amalgamated either in the clerical cadre or in the cadre of Junior Inspector of
Accounts provided the person has the requisite qualification and has been promoted in
the junior selection grade or been granted time bound promotion.
Statisticians
35.5.1 There is a cadre of five posts of Compilers in the scale of Rs.
4000-6000 who are promoted as Statisticians in the pay scale of Rs. 5000-8000 after 8
years. We have recommended earlier that all posts in the statistical wing should
henceforth be recruited by the Directorate of Statistics and Evaluation of the Planning
and Development Department. The recruitment rules for Compiler states that higher
secondary or equivalent examination passed candidates will be recruited but those with
Mathematics and Commerce will get preference. We have also recommended elsewhere
(Chapter 12) that for recruitment in the scale of Rs. 5000-8000 a candidate would
invariably have to be a graduate in either Mathematics or Statistics. We recommend the
same qualification for promotion of Compilers to posts of Statisticians.
Claims Inspector
35.6.1 There is a solitary post of Claims Inspector in the Department in
the scale of Rs. 5000-8000. The present incumbent to the post of Claims Inspector, Shri
Jagjitan Prasad, was earlier in the Railways but now he has been absorbed in the
Government of Bihar and it should not have been possible without his consent. We are
unable to recommend any promotional post because it is a solitary post.
Supply Clerks
35.7.1 There is a cadre of 1506 posts of Supply Clerks in the pay scale of
Rs. 975-1540 and according to the note received the cadre was created in November,
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1992 . No Rules and service conditions have been framed and the post was created in
pursuance of a High Court Order to accommodate cases of compassionate appointments.
We have been informed that the posts were created in lieu of posts of Junior Accounts
Inspectors, which have been surrendered.
Cartographer
35.8.1 There is a post of Cartographer in the scale of Rs. 4000-6000 who
is required to be a Matriculate with knowledge of drawing. The need of this post in the
Department is not clear but there are Cartographers in the Map Division under the
Registrar General of India. We are not sure what work this Cartographer is doing and
how many posts there are. It would be better to recruit a qualified person for this post.
We have discussed the recruitment qualification of Cartographers at paragraph 12.4.3 of
Chapter 12 of this Report and accordingly recruitment of well qualified Cartographers
may be made.
Cadre of Supply Inspectors
35.9.1 We have been provided with a copy of the Supply Inspector Cadre
Recruitment Rules, 1993 but the date of notification is not known. A copy of this
Recruitment Rule had been sent to the Government Press for publication. It mentions that
25% of the posts will be filled by Government servants through a limited departmental
competitive examination to be conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission. Those
eligible for promotion ought to be in pay scales lower than that of Supply Inspector, be
within the maximum age of 45 years on the date fixed for applying for the post and with
10 years experience in Government. The promotion rules mention that the junior
selection grade is designated as Marketing Officer and senior selection grade and super
time scale will be filled by the personnel of the Supply Inspectors cadre. 25% of the
sanctioned posts of Additional District Supply Officers will be filled from senior
selection grade officers of the cadre of Supply Inspectors and 10 posts of District Supply
Officers shall also be filled from the super time selection grade of the cadre of Supply
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Inspectors in order of seniority. The Supply Inspectors are required to be graduates and
the age for direct recruitment is 35 years with 3 years relaxation for ladies, 2 years
relaxation for backward classes and 5 years relaxation for S.C./S.T. candidates.
35.9.2 The pay scales of Supply Inspectors was recommended at
paragraph 32.2.7 Volume II, Part II. The scale of the basic grade is Rs. 5000-8000, the
Marketing Officer is in the scale of Rs. 5500-9000, the Assistant District Supply Officer
is in the pay scale of Rs. 6500-10,500 and the District Supply Officer promoted from the
post of Assistant District Supply Officer will be in the scale of Rs. 8000-13,500. At
present the Supply Inspectors do not require any training before being appointed.
According to the Supply Inspectors Association the strength of the basic grade is 994,
Marketing Officers number 301, Senior Marketing Officers 188 and Officers in the super
time scale number 38.
Central Recruitment Rules
35.9.3 The recruitment rules for the post of Assistant Marketing Officer
(Cold Storage Refrigeration) in the Directorate of Marketing and Inspection, Ministry of
Rural Reconstruction is available. The pay scale of this post is Rs. 5500-9000 and the
essential qualification is a Degree in Refrigeration or Mechanical Engineering or
Electrical Engineering with experience in installation or maintenance of Refrigerators.
As the pay scale of the post is Rs. 5500-9000 and requires a degree, we are not in a
position to recommend the same for the Marketing Officer in Bihar because the
requirement is not of a Degree in Engineering. The system of promoting non-gazetted
employees to the post of Supply Inspector needs, however, to be stopped and only
graduates should be entitled for promotion.
35.9.4 We have with us the recruitment rules for the post of Senior
Marketing Assistant in the Directorate of Aerecanut and Spices Development of the
Department of Agriculture and Cooperation. These Senior Marketing Assistants are in the
pay scale of Rs. 5500-9000 but recruitment qualification is a degree in Agriculture with a
post graduate in any branch of the Agriculture Sciences. Obviously we do not have
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Marketing Assistants with this qualification in either the Agriculture Department or in the
Supply Department and hence this recruitment qualification is also not relevant for
adoption.
Promotional Posts for the Cadre of Supply Inspectors
35.9.5 Considering the cadre of 1506 Supply Inspectors the Department
has undertaken an exercise whereby two alternatives have emerged. The first alternative
has been worked out within the sanctioned strength of 1506 whereas the second
alternative leads to an increase in the strength to 2316 , an absolute increase of 808 posts.
The 1506 posts are to be distributed in the ratio of 748 Supply Inspectors, 691 posts of
Marketing Officers in Sub-divisions, Districts, the four rationing areas and 4 posts in the
Secretariat. In addition there are 21 posts of Assistant District Supply Officers/ Assistant
Rationing Officers and 10 posts of District Supply Officers. According to the second
alternative it is proposed to have 1299 Supply Inspectors (727 in Blocks, at the rate of 3
in each of the 135 Sub-divisions, 55 in Districts and 104 in the four rationing areas of
Patna, Ranchi, Dhanbad and Jamshedpur), 965 Marketing Officers/ Block Supply
Officers (727 in Blocks, 135 in Sub-divisions, 55 in Districts and 44 in the four rationing
areas), 38 Assistant District Supply Officers/Assistant Rationing Officers to be posted in
rationing areas and in selected Sub-divisions and 18 District Supply Officers. In terms of
the second alternative 102 officers are to be made available from the Bihar
Administrative Service and 38 officers from the same service for being appointed as
District Supply Officers. Both these alternatives presuppose that the work in a Block and
the territorial area are uniform all over the State.
35.9.6 It was in 1986 that the work of the Supply Department in the
Blocks and Circles of the Districts were taken away from the control of Circle Officers.
From then on departmental Supply Inspectors/Marketing Officers have been designated
as Block Supply Officer. From 1997 onwards the Targetted Public Distribution Scheme
whereby 10 Kgs. of grain is made available each month to each family below the poverty
line has increased the work of Supply Inspectors/Marketing Officers. As the posts of
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Marketing Officers is the first promotional level for Supply Inspectors, the Department
has tried to create a much too generous first promotional opportunity. Taking into
account that for the present not more then 1506 posts in various tiers are required and the
sanctioned strength of 496 posts of Marketing Officers is not to be reduced , we have
formulated an alternative promotion policy and the following is recommended for
adoption.
35.9.7 At present there are 744 Blocks, 134 Sub-divisions and 56 districts.
One Supply Inspector will invariably have to be in each Block. We have also agreed to
the proposal of assigning 104 Supply Inspectors for the 4 Rationing Areas. As the
Marketing Officers are supervising the work of Supply Inspectors, there will be 496
Marketing Officers, their sanctioned strength. We leave it to the Government to decide
their place of posting and their territorial jurisdiction. The proposal of having 44 posts of
Marketing Officers for the 4 Rationing Areas is also accepted. The third tier in the pay
scale of Rs.6500-10,500 will have 38 posts; the proposal of the Department of having that
many posts for placement as Assistant District Supply Officers/Assistant Rationing
Officers in selected Sub-divisions and rationing areas is also supported. At the top of the
hierarchy will be 18 posts for manning identified posts of District Supply Officers in the
scale of Rs.8000-13,500, Over and above these posts there will be 62 posts of Supply
Inspectors as leave reserve because this complement of staff is a standard norm in
Government of India. These 62 posts represent nearly 7.5% of the total strength of
Supply Inspectors in the basic grade.
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36.1.1 In Chapter 33 of Volume II, Part II of our Report we had not
discussed specifically the pay scale of any post of this Department because no
representation had been received. Taking into account the posts in the headquarters and in
the field, there are in all 38 categories of posts, However, except for the solitary post of
Loans Inspector and posts of Motor Boat Khalasi and Driver-cum-Mechanic, other posts
are common to all departments or belong to the Bihar Administrative Service or the joint
cadre of Assistants. Specific recommendations are not necessary regarding the promotion
policy of such posts which have already been discussed elsewhere.
36.1.2 As there is a solitary post of Loans Inspector with the qualification
of graduation in the pay scale of Rs. 4000-6000, the Department may consider
amalgamating the post with the cadre of Upper Division Clerks unless, of course, the job
that he is doing is still of relevance in the Department. For the Motor Boat Khalasis and
Driver-cum- Mechanic, no indication has been given regarding their recruitment
qualification or the numbers in each grade. As similar posts exist in the Home
Department as well as in the Transport Department, we recommend that recruitment
qualification mentioned therein should be adopted by the Department .If the Driver-cum-
Mechanic is qualified and fulfils the qualifications mentioned in the Transport
Department, then he should be eligible for the scale mentioned in the Chapter on
Transport Department. As posts of Teachers, Doctors and para-medical staff are no
longer in existence, no useful purpose would be served by discussing the promotion
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policies of such posts. Regarding the Statistical Assistants, we recommend that in future
the Department of Planning and Development should be requested to depute personnel
to man these posts and for promotion of the existing personnel, we recommend a similar
promotion policy as discussed in our Chapter on Planning and Development.
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37.1.1 This Department is not only the cadre controlling authority of the
Bihar Animal Husbandry Service but also of the Directorate of Dairy Development and
the Directorate of Fisheries. In addition, there are supporting Class III and Class IV
personnel as well as other Class II staff. This is a big Department and the number of
posts are also large. There are not only posts in great numbers but we find that many
posts have various designations but are required to do the same work. For example, there
are posts of Pick-up Driver, 22 posts of Tractor Drivers, one Truck Driver and five
Gariwans. The last named has been translated into English as Cartman and is in the
lowest scale of Rs. 2610-3540 but the rest are in the same scale of Rs. 3050-4590.
We take up below the promotion policy of various posts and cadres
including the Bihar Animal Husbandry Service.
Bihar Animal Husbandry Service
37.2.1 In the note that has come from Secretary, Animal Husbandry on
3.5.1999, it has been indicated that there are various posts in the Piggery Development
Project, Bacon Factory at Kanke, Ranchi, posts under 39 mobile and 551 Class I Animal
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Husbandry dispensaries , posts under the Animal Health and Production Institute at
Kanke, Ranchi, posts in the Animal Husbandry School at Dumraon/Gaurikarma, Pig
Breeding Regions, posts under the Animal Pox Eradiction Project, posts in 11 Egg and
Poultry Production cum Marketing Centres, posts under the 16 Sheep Extension Centres
and 4 Wool Extraction units, posts in Animal Husbandry Information and Extension as
well as Press units, posts at Chatra under the Large Sheep Breeding Farms, 3 Poultry
Development Farms in Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur and Ranchi and posts at the headquarters
in addition to posts in divisions, districts and blocks. There are several Frozen Semen
Bank cum Bull Stations as well as Bull Breeding Farms at Gauriakarma and other places.
On the basis of the Finance Department Resolution dated 27.9.1997 the pay scales of
Veterinary Graduates were revised. The eligibility period for promotion in each grade
stands notified by the Personnel Department letter of 17.7.1987. The Bihar and Orissa
Veterinary Service Rules as published in the Resolution of the Ministry of Education of
the Government of Bihar and Orissa on 11.4.1935 has been provided to us.
Pay Scales and Recruitment Rules
37.2.2 The pre-revised scale of the basic grade was Rs. 2200-4000 and
three selection grade were in scales of Rs. 3000-4500, Rs. 3700-5000 and Rs. 4100-5300.
For promotion to posts in Grade II from the lower grade in the scale of Rs. 940-1660, the
eligibility period was 4 years and promotion was given in Category I in the pay scale of
Rs. 1000-1820. The eligibility for promotion to the next scale of Rs. 1350-2000 was four
years and 3 years was for promotion to the scale of Rs. 1575-2300. Subsequently another
3 years service was stipulated for being promoted to the super time scale of Rs. 1900-
2500 and for promotion as Additional Director in the scale of Rs. 2400-3000 the
eligibility period was 4 years. The Bihar and Orissa Veterinary Service Rules of 1935
mentions that there are only 4 posts and consist of two Deputy Directors, Professor of
Pathology and Botany and Professor of Hygiene, Dietetics and appointment to the
Service in 1935 was through direct appointment as well as by promotion from Bihar and
Orissa Veterinary Service Class II. Candidates for direct appointment were required to be
members of the Royal College of Veterinary and preference was to be given to the
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candidates who completed a course of training at the Imperial Institute at Muktesar. An
University degree in Veterinary was regarded as an additional qualification. The post of
Director of Veterinary Service, according to Part VII, Section 16 of the Rules was
outside the cadre of the Service but subject to the provisions of rules adopted at the
discretion of the local Government, only a Member of the Indian Veterinary Service
could be appointed as Director. If an officer of the concerned province of the Indian
Veterinary Service was not found fit for the post of Director by the local Government
then another member of the Indian Veterinary Service in any other province could be
appointed by seeking assistance of the Government of India.
37.2.3 Prior to abolition of time-bound promotions and selection grades,
all junior selection grade and higher posts in the Veterinary Service at present are filled
by promotion from persons who have been appointed in the basic grade. This Committee
has recommended at paragraph 35.8.9, Volume II, Part II that the Assistant Director will
be in the pay scale of Rs. 6500-10,500, the Deputy Director in the scale of 10,000-
15,200, the Joint Director in the next higher scale of Rs. 12,000-16,500 and the Director,
Animal Husbandry in the scale of Rs. 14,300-18,300. The Bihar Animal Husbandry
Doctor‟s Association in their Memorandum to this Committee had pointed out that the
basic grade consists of 1779 persons, posts in the junior selection grade are 519, in senior
selection grade there are 278 posts and in super time scale there are 16 posts and there
are solitary posts of Additional Director and Director. Hence according to the Association
the total strength of the service is 2594. However, as mentioned above the post of
Director is not in the cadre.
37.2.4 We have noted at paragraph 35.8.8 Volume II, Part II that the
recruitment and promotion rules have not been provided by the Department and even
now these are not available. In its absence we are unable to compare the recruitment rules
with that of the Centre.
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Central Recruitment and Promotion Rules
37.2.5 We have with us the detailed recruitment rules of the following
posts in the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation now called the Department of
Animal Husbandry and Dairying (which came into existence in February, 1991) under
the Ministry of Agriculture of Government of India :-
1. Animal Husbandry Commissioner
2. Joint Commissioner (Livestock Production)
3. Joint Commissioner (Livestock Health Surveillance)
4. Joint Commissioner (Sheep)
5. Joint Commissioner (Cattle Breeding Farm)
6. Joint Commissioner (Poultry)
7. Joint Commissioner (Meat and Meat Products)
8. Deputy Commissioner (Food and Fodder)
9. Deputy Commissioner (Livestock Health)
10. Deputy Commissioner (Poultry)
11. Deputy Commissioner (Intensive Cattle Development
Programme/Cattle Development/Herd Book)
12. Assistant Commissioner (Cattle Development/ Sheep/ Piggery/
Equine Development/Carcass Utilisation)
13. Assistant Commissioner (Livestock Health/Rinderpest/Animal
Quarantine)
14. Assistant Commissioner (Fodder Development )
15. Assistant Poultry Development Officer
16. Progress Evaluation Officer/Assistant Livestock Officer
17. Dairy Engineer (Mechanical)
18. Assistant Commissioner (Dairy Development)
19. Technical Officer (Dairy Development/Dairy/Milk Products)
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37.2.6 At paragraph 55.292, the 5th
Pay Commission recommended that a
Central Veterinary Service may be initially constituted comprising Central Ministries,
Departments and their attached /subordinate offices as well as the Central Police
Organisations. Any post requiring the degree of B.V.Sc. & A.H. with registration in the
Veterinary Council of India as the minimum essential qualification may be placed in a
common entry grade corresponding to the existing entry scale applicable to General Duty
Medical Officers and Dental Doctors in Government of India. The Committee also noted
that some of the Veterinary Officers continue to be in the lower scale of Rs. 2000-3500.
Hence according to the 5th
Pay Commission‟s recommendations the doctors in the
Animal Husbandry Department with a Veterinary degree at entry point were placed in
the pay scale of Rs. 8000-13,500. It is on this basis that the Animal Husbandry Doctor‟s
Association in Bihar requested for the scale of Rs. 8000-13,500. But the fact remains
that all posts in the pay scale of Rs. 10000-15,200 are invariably filled by Post Graduates
who in addition to a degree in Veterinary and Animal Husbandry require to have a
Master‟s degree in the concerned discipline as well as experience.
37.2.7 For example the Assistant Commissioner (Cattle Development) is
required to have a degree as well as a Post Graduate degree in the branch of Poultry
Science with 5 years experience in the field of Poultry Development. A doctorate in
animal science is a desirable qualification. The pay scale of this post is Rs. 10000-15,200
and the age limit is 40 years. Those who are promoted or transferred on deputation are
required to put in 6 years service in the scale of Rs. 2000-3500. In addition to having the
educational qualification prescribed for direct recruitment, the Assistant Poultry Officer
is required to put in 8 years regular service. The post of Assistant Poultry Development
Officer in the scale of Rs. 2000-3500 is generally filled by promotion of Senior
Technical Assistant (Poultry) with three years service in the grade after appointment. The
Senior Technical Assistants are in the pay scale of Rs. 5500-9000. As the Senior
Technical Assistant are also required to have B.V.Sc.. the 5th
Pay Commission
recommended at paragraph 56.66 and the Government of India accepted that the posts
should be upgraded to the scale of Rs. 8000-13,500. We are not aware how the posts of
Assistant Poultry Development Officers are proposed to be filled now from October 1997
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since the Senior Technical Assistants, the feeder cadre, have been upgraded to the higher
and same scale as the Assistant Poultry Development Officers.
37.2.8 The post of Assistant Livestock Officer in the scale of Rs. 8000-
13,500 is filled 75% by promotion and 25% by direct recruitment. The requirement is a
degree and 3 years experience of research/livestock development work and Post
Graduation in the concerned discipline of Animal Husbandry is an essential qualification.
Then again the Assistant Commissioner (Livestock Health), Assistant Commissioner
(Cattle Development), Assistant Commissioner (Sheep), Assistant Commissioner
(Piggery), Assistant Commissioner, Equine and Assistant Commissioner (Carcass
Utilisation) in the scale of Rs. 10,000-15,200 are required to have Post Graduate degree
in the concerned branch of animal science relating to production as well as 5 years
experience in the concerned field. A doctoral degree in Animal Science is a desirable
qualification. Posts are filled 50% by promotion failing which by direct recruitment and
Assistant Livestock Officers in the scale of Rs. 8000-13,500 with 8 years service are
eligible for promotion. Deputy Commissioner, Intensive Cattle Development, Deputy
Commissioner (Poultry), Deputy Commissioner (Livestock) are also required to have a
degree as well as a Post Graduate degree and, in addition, 10 years experience in a
supervisory capacity. A Doctorate degree is once again a desirable qualification and
Assistant Commissioners in the concerned field with 5 years regular service are promoted
to the posts of Deputy Commissioner. The pay scale of Deputy Commissioner is Rs.
3700-5000, revised to Rs. 12000-16,500. The Joint Commissioner (Meat and Meat
Products), Joint Commissioner (Poultry), Joint Commissioner (Cattle Breeding Farm)
and Joint Commissioner (Establishment) are all in the pay scale of Rs. 14,300-18,300
and are required to have a Master's degree in addition to 12 years experience in the
concerned area. Promotion to these posts from the lower scale of Rs. 12,000-16,500 is
restricted to those who have put in 3 years regular service.
37.2.9 Joint Commissioner (Livestock Health) is also in the same scale of
Rs. 14,300-18,300 with the same qualification as Deputy Commissioner as well as 12
years experience and the posts are filled 50% by promotion /transfer on deputation and
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50% by short term contract failing which by direct recruitment. Deputy
Commissioner(Livestock Health) with 3 years regular service is eligible for promotion
against this post.
Recommendations
37.2.10 The Department has classified 907 posts as promotional ones and
accordingly 519 posts will be in the scale of Rs. 10000-15200, a total of 323 posts will be
in the scale of Rs. 12000-16500 and 63 posts will be in the scale of Rs. 14300-18300.
One post each of Additional Director and Deputy Director have been requested for but
the scale cannot be any higher than Rs. 14300-18300.
37.2.11 On scrutiny we find a lot of contradictions and inconsistencies. For
example 20 Junior Assistant Research Officer in Health and Production Institute at Patna
are with 6 posts of Junior Research Officer, Ranchi in the scale of Rs. 10000-15200. But
with the same designation 20 posts are in the scale of Rs.12000-16500 though the
educational qualification is stated as M.V.Sc. In this case at least the designations should
have been different to identify the senior posts. Then there are 32 posts of Assistant
Model Village Officers in the scale of Rs. 10000-15200 but 44 posts of Model Village
Officers are in a higher scale of Rs. 12000-16500. We do not know whether the number
of Model Villages is 32 or 44.
37.2.12 Assistant Directors have been shown invariably in the scale of Rs.
12000-16500 while most Deputy Directors are in the scale of Rs. 14300-18300. In the
Government of India generally Deputy Directors are in the scale of Rs. 10000-15200 and
Deputy Commissioners with post-graduation and doctoral degree as a desirable
qualification are in the scale of Rs. 12000-16500. We also find Joint Directors, Regional
Directors in Divisions and some Deputy Directors in Bihar are in the same scale of Rs.
14300-18300.
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37.2.13 These examples clearly show that not much thought has been given
in working out need based identifiable posts. The conclusion that can be drawn is that
senior posts are not many and to create promotional opportunities, an exercise has been
attempted. This Committee finds itself unable to accept the proposed classification.
37.2.14 Now that the parameters before us are clear, we recommend that
other than the basic grade all promotional posts starting from the pay scale Rs. 10000-
15200 will be filled by Veterinary graduates who are also having post graduate degrees in
addition to the required experience as is in the Centre.
Statisticians
37.3.1 Several categories of Statisticians are also part of the Bihar
Animal Husbandry Service. The Department has informed us that there is direct
recruitment against 53 posts of Assistant Computer/Computer in the scale of Rs. 3200-
4900 from candidates who are Matriculates with 60% marks in Mathematics. The next
higher posts of Statistical Computer/Programme Assistant/Progressive Assistant are in
the pay scale of Rs. 4000-6000 for whom the recruitment qualification is Intermediate
with Science/Statistics/Economics. The number of Progressive Assistant and Statistical
Computer is 130. The percentage of direct recruitment and promotion has not been
specified. The eligibility period is four years for promotion of Computers to this grade.
The next promotional ladder are five posts of Statistical Assistant/Senior Statistical
Assistant and 51 posts of Technical Assistants in the pay scale of Rs. 5000-8000.The
direct recruitment qualification is graduation in Mathematics/ Statistics/ Economics and
there is both direct recruitment and promotion after four years but the percentages have
not been specified . The next promotional opportunity is against three posts of Statistical
Supervisor and 34 posts of Statistician are in the pay scale of Rs. 5500-9000 and the
posts are filled by promotion from the previous scale of Rs. 5000-8000. The next grade is
of Assistant Director, Statistics/Research Officer/Statistical Officer in the pay scale of Rs.
6500-10,500. The Department has mentioned that the recruitment qualification is Post-
graduation in Statistics with 10 years minimum experience and there is both direct
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recruitment and promotion from the post of Statistical Supervisor/Statistician. The
eligibility period of promotion from the scale of Rs. 5500-9000 is 10 years. The next
promotional post is that of Deputy Director, Statistics for which the eligibility period is 4
years from the lower grade and the same qualification as that of Assistant Director has
been laid down.
Pay Scales of Promotional Posts
37.3.2 We had noted at paragraph 35.5.9, Volume II , Part II that the pay
scale of Deputy Director and the Special Deputy Director (Statistics) is Rs. 3000-4500.
However, now the Department has indicated that the pay scale of Deputy Directors is Rs.
3000-4500 and that of Special Deputy Director Rs. 3700-5000. On the basis of pre-
revised scales as noted previously we had recommended that the pay scale of Rs. 8000-
13,500 will be for the Deputy Director and the scale of Rs. 10,000-15,200 for the Special
Deputy Director and Rs. 12,000-16,500 for the Joint Director. The eligibility period for
promotion from Deputy Director to Special Deputy Director is 3 years and from Special
Deputy Director to Joint Director is also 3 years.
37.3.3 We have recommended at paragraph 35.5.10 (vii) of Volume II,
Part II that the Government will have to take immediate steps to de-cadre the Statisticians
of the Bihar Animal Husbandry Service as well as of the Bihar Agriculture Service and
encadre them in the Planning Department‟s Directorate of Statistics and Evaluation
after observance of all legal and procedural formalities. In view of this we are unwilling
to recommend a promotional policy regarding the Statisticians in the Animal Husbandry
Service. The Department has not yet informed us whether a decision to this effect has
been taken or not after consulting the Government . Unless a decision to this effect is
taken, it would not be appropriate to have such an elaborate structure without specific
work.
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Posts in the Directorate of Dairy Development
37.4.1 The Department has informed us that the Dairy Development
Directorate has the following posts in the scales given against them :-
Sl.No. Post Pay Scale
1 Director, Dairy Development 14,300-18,300
2 Joint Director/Regional Deputy Director/Dairy Engineer 10,000-15,200
3 Deputy Director/Regional Deputy Director/Dairy Economist 8000-13,500
4 Assistant Director/District Dairy Development
Officer/Manager,Milk Chilling Centre/Assistant
Director(Statistics)/Dairy Extension Officer/Dairy Research
Officer/Chief Instructor/Dairy Manager, Dhanbad.
6500-10,500
5 Assistant Manager/Dairy Technical Officer/Senior Dairy
Supervisor
5500-9000
6 Assistant Dairy Extension Officer Dairy Research Assistant/ Dairy
Organiser/ Dairy Surveyor/ Senior Input Supervisor/Input
Supervisor/Field Assistant/ Dairy Investigator /Dairy Inspector
5000-8000
Organizational Structure and Pay Scales
37.4.2 Other than these posts, there are common category posts and there
are Class III posts like 2670 posts of Livestock Assistants in the pay scale of Rs. 3050-
4590, Audio Visual Operator in the scale of Rs. 4000-6000, Dairy Man in the scale of
Rs. 2610-3540 etc. The post of Audio Visual Operator, Dairy Man, Steno Typists, Store
Clerk, Store Keeper are isolated posts and no promotional posts have been specified. The
Department has informed us that for the pay scale of Rs. 5000-8000 the recruitment
qualification is I.D.D. (Development). For the next promotional post of Rs. 5500-9000
the recruitment qualification is of B.S.D.T. and after 5 years the promotional post is of
Dairy Development Officer, Dairy Technical Officer, Assistant Manager/ Instructor in
the pay scale of Rs. 5500-9000. Those in the scale of Rs. 5000-8000 take 8 years to be
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eligible for promotion in the scale of Rs. 5500-9000. The next promotional post is in the
pay scale of Rs. 6500-10,500 for which a ten year eligibility period has been laid down.
The next available posts for promotion are the posts of Deputy Director (Hqrs. )/Dairy
Economist/Regional Deputy Director (Dairy) in the pay scale of Rs. 8000-13,500 . The
Joint Director, Dairy and Dairy Engineer are in the scale of Rs. 10,000-15,200 and
promotion is given after three years. Finally, there is the post of Director (Dairy) in the
pay scale of Rs. 14,300-18,300.
Central Pay Scales and Promotion Rules
37.4.3 In the Central Government, the Assistant Commissioner, Dairy
Development is in the pay scale of Rs. 3000-4500 as notified by the Department of
Agriculture and Cooperation on 9.10.87. The recruitment qualification for this post is a
degree or diploma in Dairy and 5 years experience in Dairy Development or a Dairy
Project, handling, marketing of milk and manufacturing of milk products. A post
graduate degree in Dairy is a desirable qualification and the posts are filled 50 percent by
promotion and 50 percent by transfer on deputation. The Technical Officer, Dairy
Development in the pay scale of Rs. 6500-10,500 is required to have a degree and
Diploma of a recognised University and two years (3 years for diploma holders) practical
experience. The post of Technical Officer, Dairy Development is filled 75 percent by
direct recruitment and 25 percent by promotion of Senior Technical Assistants with two
years service in the grade. When these rules were framed the Senior Technical Assistants
were in the scale of Rs. 5500-9000. The Dairy Engineer (Mechanical) are required to
have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5 years experience of handling of
machinery and equipment in a large dairy. The revised pay scale for this post is Rs.
10,000-15,200 and the post is filled by direct recruitment. The same is the case with
Dairy Engineer (Electrical ) in the scale of Rs. 10,000-15,200.
37.4.4 When discussing the pay scales of the Dairy Development
Directorate, we had observed at paragraph 35.4.5, Volume II, Part II that the recruitment
rules will have to be suitably amended to improve the Dairy Programme and induct
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younger recruits with higher qualifications. For example, the Dairy Engineer is invariably
a degree holder and the same is the case with those in the higher scales. However, the
Department has gone ahead and mentioned that promotion should be given up to the level
of Joint Director in the pay scale of Rs. 10,000-15,200 which is a promotional post from
those who have been recruited in the scale of Rs. 5000-8000. As we are not having the
recruitment rules of Dairy personnel in the pay scale of Rs. 5000-8000 and Rs. 5500-
9000 we are unable to specifically co –relate the recruitment qualification in the Bihar
Government and those which are prevalent in the Centre.
Dairy Organizer and other posts in the same scale and rank
37.5.1 According to GSR No.788 dated 19.5.1976 there are posts of Dairy
Supervisor/ Assistant Manager in the Delhi Milk Scheme now in the Department of
Animal Husbandry and Dairying . Dairy Supervisor/ Assistant Dairy Supervisor in the
Delhi Milk Scheme have been given the sanctioned scale of Rs. 5000-8000 with
promotional prospects in the scale of Rs. 5500-9000. The recommendation made at
paragraph 56.99 in the 5th
Central Pay Commission‟s Report has been accepted by the
Central Government. In Bihar, Dairy Surveyor, Dairy Organizer, Dairy Research
Assistant , Assistant Dairy Extension Officer, Field Assistant, Senior Input Supervisor,
Input Supervisor, Dairy Investigator and Dairy Inspector in the Animal Husbandry
Department are all in the scale of Rs. 5000-8000. The 5th
Central Pay Commission
recommended that out of 37 posts of Dairy Supervisor/Assistant Manager, 25 will be in
the scale of Rs. 5000-8000 and be designated as Assistant Manager Grade II and 12 will
be in the scale of Rs. 5500-9000 to be designated as Assistant Manager Grade I and
filled entirely by promotion from Assistant Manager,Grade II. The GSR of May 1976
mentions that Dairy Supervisor/ Assistant Manager will be required to have a degree in
Dairying or Agriculture or Veterinary Science with specialization in Dairying .The
desirable qualification is one year‟s practical experience of working in any large dairy
plant with good knowledge of Cooperative Societies and production, processing and
manufacture of milk and milk products. These posts are filled by direct recruitment and
the probation period is of two years.
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Recommendation
37.5.2 On the pattern of the Delhi Milk Scheme there will be direct
recruitment in the scale of Rs. 5000-8000 and 33% of the posts will be promotional posts
in the grade of Dairy Technical Officer, Senior Dairy Supervisor and Instructor (FTC) in
the scale of Rs. 5500-9000. Therefore, to be eligible for promotion against higher posts
Dairy Organisers /Dairy Surveyors /Input Supervisors will have to have a degree in
Dairying or in Agriculture or Veterinary Science with specialization in Dairying as an
essential qualification in Bihar following the Central pattern.
Media Maker
37.6.1 There are posts of Media Makers in the Department of Animal
Husbandry and Fisheries in the scale of Rs. 2650-4000. In the All India Institute of
Hygiene and Public Health, Calcutta according to GSR No.485 dated 3.7.1990 the Media
Maker is in the scale of Rs. 2750-4400. The Media Maker is required to have a
matriculation certificate with Science or equivalent from a recognized Board and the
desirable experience is two years in media making. These posts are filled by direct
recruitment. As the pay scales in the Centre and in the State are almost similar the Media
Maker in the Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Department should have the same
qualification. We are not aware of the prescribed qualification of the solitary post of
Media Maker in the Animal Husbandry Department and hence we are unable to frame
any specific promotion policy and suggest the number of promotional posts.
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Posts in Directorate of Animal Husbandry
37.7.1 In the Department of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries there are
107 Bull Attendants, 60 Gwalas, 34 Poultry Attendants, 79 Poultry Attendant cum
Choukidar, 79 Cattle Attendants, 5 Cartman, 26 Sheep Attendants, 53 Pig Attendants, 41
Ploughmen, 26 Sardars as well as one Head Gowala are all in the pay scale of Rs. 2610-
3540. Earlier all these categories were in the pay scale of Rs. 775-1025 and since this is
the lowest scale in the State Government they should ordinarily have been in the pay
scale of Rs. 2550-3200. However, in view of the recommendations at paragraph 55.296
of the 5th
Central Pay Commission Report, the pay scale of Rs. 2610-3540 was granted
to them and this scale has been discussed at paragraph 37.9.5, Volume II, Part II by the
Fitment Committee.
Central Rules for Recruitment and Promotion
37.7.2 We have with us the recruitment rules for the post of Poultry
Attendant in the office of Random Sample Laying Test Units, Bhubaneshwar, Bombay,
Hessarghata and Gurgaon, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation according to
Notification dated 3.5.1983. At that time the Department of Animal Husbandry and
Dairying had not been created because the Department only came into existence in
February, 1991. The Poultry Attendant according to this notification is required to have
experience of at least six months in poultry farming with desirable qualification being
Middle School pass. At that time the pay scale was Rs 196-232 which has now got
revised to Rs. 2610-3540 because all Para-veterinarian Attendants have been given this
scale at entry point. The 5th
Central Pay Commission recommended that recruitment
qualification should be Class VIII pass with two years experience of handling animals.
On this basis the Fisherman and Aquarium Attendant were also recommended the pay
scale of Rs. 2610-3540 by the Fitment Committee and this was accepted to be the entry
scale. Therefore, on the basis of the Central Government Notification, unless all the
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personnel in the various categories mentioned above are having VIIIth standard pass with
two years experience, they will not be eligible for any future promotions.
37.7.3 According to the terms of the Fitment Committee, the State
Government personnel are entitled to Central scales subject to Central conditions of
service. The 5th
Central Pay Commission also recommended at paragraph 55.296 that
Stockman, Compunder including Stock Assistant, Animal Husbandry Assistant and
Dresser will be in the pay scale of Rs. 4000-6000 provided they have Matriculation
certificate with two years certificate course and one year‟s experience . In case the
categories in the pay scale of Rs. 2610-3540 are eligible for promotion to any one of
these posts where Matriculation and a certificate are the basic requirement, they will not
be eligible for promotion unless they fulfil the recruitment qualification laid down.
37.7.4 According to Notification of 5th
July, 1995 of Department of
Animal Husbandry and Dairying in the Central Fodder Seed Production Farm,
Hessarghatta (Banglore) the Farm Attendant, the Store Attendant and the Messenger are
all required to be at least Vth standard pass. Therefore, in Bihar the Cleaner, 118 posts of
Veterinary Messenger, 34 posts of Attendant, Grazier and Kamdar will have to be 5th
standard pass. The Farm Attendant should have 3 years experience in working in the
field, Store Attendant should have 2 years experience and the Messenger should have one
year‟s experience in addition to 5th
standard pass.
Kamdar
37.8.1 We have already discussed the recruitment qualification of Kamdar
in Chapter 23 on the Department of Agriculture and hence the same qualification will
also be applicable for 38 Kamdars in the Department of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries
in the Government of Bihar.
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Dresser
37.9.1 In the Department of Animal Husbandry the 21 posts of Peon cum
Dresser and the 58 posts of Dresser are in the pay scale of Rs. 2650-4000. At paragraph
38.36.1 of Volume II, Part II we have recommended for the Dresser in the Health
Department the pay scale of Rs. 2650-4000. On this basis the Dresser whether they are
matriculates or not will be in the pay scale of Rs. 2650-4000 because this is the scale
which is admissible in the Central Government.
Dark Room Attendant
37.10.1 The solitary Dark Room Attendant is in the pay scale of Rs. 2650-
4000. The 5th
Central Pay Commission recommended at paragraph 52.107 that the Dark
Room Assistants who are recruited with the qualification of Matriculation plus
Certificate of Radiology should be in the pay scale of Rs. 3050-4590 and Dark Room
Attendants will be in the pay scale of Rs. 2650-4000. Accordingly, Dark Room
Attendants who are obviously non- Matriculates will be in the pay scale of Rs. 2650-
4000. The Department should fill up this post from Class IV persons in the pay scale of
Rs. 2550-3200 or those in the pay scale of Rs. 2610-3540 provided they have the
requisite experience of managing a dark room.
Compounder
37.11.1 According to GSR No.248 dated 24.7.94 in the National
Zoological Park, New Delhi, there are Veterinary Compounders in the scale of Rs. 3050-
4590 . These posts are filled by direct recruitment from Matriculates who have a
certificate in Veterinary Compoundery and equivalent and have three years experience of
working as a Veterinary Compounder in a Veterinary Hospital. We suggest to the State
Government to adopt this recruitment qualification for the Veterinary Compounders in
the Animal Husbandry Department.
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Other Posts in the Department
37.12.1 We have already dealt with Promotion Policy and Recruitment
Rules for most of the posts except for the following. which we are discussing below.
There is one post of Vaccine Despatcher 10 posts of Field Assistants, 9 posts of
Incubation Assistant and Operation Room Assistant who are all in the pay scale of Rs.
2650-4000. In the Health Department, the Operation Theatre Assistants are in the pay
scale of Rs. 2650-4000 and the minimum recruitment qualification as mentioned at
paragraph 52.78 of the 5th
Central Pay Commission Report is 8th
standard pass
qualification at entry stage. For the Para Veterinary Attendants who are 8th
Class pass
with two years experience of handling animals, the pay scale Rs. 2610-3540. Therefore,
we will recommend for Operation Room Assistant as well as Dressers the pay scale of
Rs. 2650-4000 as the entry point provided they are 8th
standard pass and have some
training in their own profession. For the Vaccine Despatcher, Field Assistant and
Incubation Assistant, the Department has to prescribe training with 8th
standard pass
qualification.
37.12.2 The pay scale of one Boilerman, Cattle Show Organiser, 78 posts
of Milk Recorder, Poultry Assistant, Field Assistant is Rs. 3050-4590 . We have no
information regarding what these personnel are required to do and hence other than
mentioning that some promotional opportunities have to be devised, we are unable to
frame anything specific. Obviously, all these personnel have to be at least matriculates or
else they do not deserve the pay scale of Rs. 3050-4590. For the post of Boilerman we
recommended the same qualification as we have indicated regarding Boiler Operator in
the scale of Rs. 3050-4590 in Chapter 5 on Common Categories. Regarding the rest of
the four posts the Department has given us no basic information regarding educational
qualification and numbers in each grade and hence we are unable to come up with any
recommendation.
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37.12.3 The four posts of Chick Sexer, Farm Overseer, 64 posts of
Technician, Frozen Semen Bank and one post of Dairy Overseer all are in the scale of
Rs. 4000-6000 . At paragraph 52.296, the 5th
Central Pay Commission recommended that
all posts with an entry scale of Rs. 4000-6000 will require to have matriculates with two
years Certificate course and one year experience. Accordingly we recommend that the
Department should satisfy recruit personnel on the basis of the 5th
Pay Commission‟s
recommendations. At paragraph 104.25, the 5th
Central Pay Commission while dealing
with the personnel of Public Works Department in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands
mentioned that there were Overseers in the pay scale of Rs. 950-1400 and after
examining the entire structure they recommended that the Overseers should be designated
as Labour Supervisors but this designation was only restricted to 5 out of the existing 12
posts of Overseers while the remaining 7 Overseers were to be redesigned as Labour
Supervisor, Grade II. If the Field Assistants in the scale of Rs. 3050-4590 are getting
promoted to the three posts of Farm Overseer, 15 posts of Fodder Overseer, solitary post
of Dairy Overseer, this pattern could be followed four Labour Supervisors in the scale of
Rs. 4000-6000. After 10 years Labour Supervisors will be eligible for promotion as Sub-
divisional Officer in the scale of Rs. 5000-8000 . As we do not have adequate
information, we are unable to mention anything more specific. The Technician, Frozen
Semen Bank, in the scale of Rs. 4000-6000 will have to be an Air Conditioning Mechanic
in order to get the scale . We have already dealt with the recruitment Rules of Air
Conditioning Operators and Mechanics in Chapter 5 (paragraph 5.31.1) and we
recommend adoption of Central recruitment rules. There are 2 posts of Goshala
Managers, 44 posts Fodder Development Assistant and 11 posts of Livestock Inspectors
in the scale of Rs. 4500-7000. There are also posts of Manager, Feed Mixing Unit in the
scale of Rs. 5000-8000. In the absence of recruitment qualification we have not been able
to recommend promotional posts.
37.12.4 The 5th
Central Pay Commission recommended at paragraph
55.296 that Animal House Supervisor/ Assistant Veterinarian/ Biological Assistant/
Zoological Assistant with B.Sc. Degree in Biological Sciences should be in the scale of
Rs. 5000-8000 which is the entry scale. The Central Government accepted this
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recommendation and all B.Sc. Degree holders in Biological Science who are designated
as Assistant Veterinarian, Biological Assistant and Zoological Assistant will be in this
pay scale. In case the State Government have not framed any recruitment rules, they
should accordingly do so keeping in mind this recruitment qualification of Graduation in
Science and Biological Science.
Assistant Journalist
37.13.1 In the Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Department there is one
post designated as Assistant Journalist in the pay scale of Rs. 5000-8000. The
Department has not provided us with the details regarding recruitment qualification. In
the Central Government according to GSR 762 dated 11.8.89 the Assistant Journalist is in
the scale of Rs. 1400-2600 in the Press Information Bureau (Eastern Region) under the
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. The Assistant Journalist is required to have a
degree as well as proficiency and ability to write in and translate from English into the
language concerned and vice-versa. We recommend this qualification for adoption by the
Department of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries.
Posts in the Press of the Department
37.14.1 There are solitary posts of Press Operator, Assistant Press Operator
Colour Paster, Press Cleaner, Plate Operator as well as 14 posts each of Farrier and
Bailing Machine Driver. These posts are in various scales and may not be in the same
scales as employees of Press in the Finance Department. As the number of posts are
very small, specific promotional opportunities cannot be laid down. There is also no
information regarding the extent of printing work that is being done in the Press in the
Animal Husbandry Department. Hence even if the pay scales of similar categories of
employees in the Finance Department are higher, these scales cannot be made applicable
to the personnel of the Animal Husbandry Department.
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Assistant Technical Officer
37.15.1 There are 60 posts of Assistant Technical Officers in the pay scale
of Rs. 5000-8000 but we are unaware of the educational qualification laid down for
recruitment and promotion or the feeder grade if this is promotional post or partly filled
by promotion. We presume that the various Development Officers and Inspectors would
form the feeder grade for promotion against vacancies of Assistant Technical Officers.
There does not appear to be any post above the scale and hence we are unable to make a
definite recommendation regarding the promotional opportunities of 60 posts of Assistant
Technical Officer. There are 46 Assistant Poultry Supervisors in the scale of Rs.4000-
6000. Unaware of any recruitment qualification or mode of recruitment it is not possible
for this Committee to lay down promotional opportunities. However, we would like to
mention that these Supervisors should be diploma holders.
Common Category posts discussed elsewhere
37.16.1 Under the Directorate of Animal Husbandry there are a large
number of posts, promotional opportunities of which have been discussed elsewhere in
either Chapters. These posts belong to Common Categories and the pay scales on
promotion which we have already recommended elsewhere will mutatis mutandis apply.
These posts are of Driver, Treasury Sarkar, Record Supplier, Daftary, Peon, Farash and
posts pertaining to Accounts. There is also a post of Computer Operator in the scale of
Rs.4000-6000, 52 posts of Laboratory Assistants in the scale of Rs.3200-4900, 8 posts of
Mechanic in the scale of Rs.2650-4000, one post of Electric Technician in the scale of
Rs.2650-4000, one Refrigerator Mechanic in the scale of Rs.4500-7000, one Artists cum
Librarian in the scale of Rs.5000-8000, Fireman in the sale of Rs.2650-4000, four
Laboratory Technicians in the scale of Rs.3050-4590, two Security Inspectors in the scale
of Rs.4000-6000, one Welder in the scale of Rs.3050-4590/ Rs. 2750-4400, seven Gas
Plant Mechanic in the scale of Rs.2650-4000, one Skilled Operator in the scale of
Rs.2650-4000, one Artists cum Cameraman in the scale of Rs.5000-8000, one Carpenter
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Assistant in the scale of Rs.3050-4590, one Internal Photographer in the scale of
Rs.4000-6000, one Laboratory Assistant in the scale of Rs.2610-3540, one Cameraman
cum Plate Maker in the scale of Rs.4000-6000, one Laboratory Assistant in the scale of
Rs.2610-3540 eight Bailing Machine cum Tractor Driver, 39 Drivers cum Cleaner in the
scale of Rs.3050-4590, one Cine Operator in the scale of Rs.4000-6000, 40 Computers in
the scale of Rs. 3050-4590, four Carpenter in the scale of Rs. 3050-4590, 10 Attendants
in the scale of Rs.2550-3200, 10 Porters, 10 Watermen in the scale of Rs. 2550-3200, 33
Skilled Workers in the scale of Rs.2650-4000, 10 Menials in the scale of Rs.2550-3200,
14 Goat Attendants in the scale of Rs. 2610-3540 and 15 Skilled Workers in the pay
scale of Rs.2650-4000. Promotional opportunities of these posts have been discussed
either in Chapter 5 on Common Category or in Chapter 40 regarding the Department of
Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare and the posts relating to designing in
Chapter 39 on the Department of Industry, post of Fireman in Chapter 8 on the
Department of Home and certain posts relating to Press have been discussed in Chapter
11 on the Finance Department. So for appropriate promotional opportunities, relevant
places in the Chapters mentioned above would need to be referred to by the Department.
37.16.2 We also find that the number of Class IV posts in the Department
are considerable. There are 1966 Peons/Chowkidars, 590 posts of Peon cum Dresser , 669
posts of Peon, 637 posts of Choukidars cum Sweeper. There are 79 Animal Attendants
and other Attendants looking after various types of Animals in the pay scale of Rs.2610-
3540. There are 28 Poultry Attendants, 14 Pig Attendants, 60 Milkman, 107 Bull
Attendants, 34 Poultry Boys, 53 Pig Servants, 5 Sheep Attendants, 26
Shepherds/Agriculture Attendants all in the scale of Rs.2610-3540. These Animal
Attendants have no relation to the number of Animals that are available in the department
for research, extension and other purposes.
37.16.3 In view of there being not less than 500 Class IV posts in the
Department there is a need to standardize designations. Neither is their work so well
defined that a different designation would not suffice nor the pay scales are so varied
necessitating different designations. We recommend that the designation of Animal
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Attendant should be given to all those who are looking after Animals whether it be Cattle
Poultry, Goats or Pigs. All other Class IV employees in the scale of Rs.2550-3200 will
either be designated as Office Attendant or as Peon and designations like Chaprasi cum
Treasure Guard, Sweeper cum Mali , Choukidar cum Sweeper should be abolished.
Directorate of Fisheries
37.17.1 We have not discussed the posts in this Directorate as recruitment
rules and promotional posts have been explicitly laid down in the Gazette dated 14.1.93
of the Department. The revised pay scales are similar to Central scales. With the help of
notified Rules, promotions should be easily granted. The Department also has not
favoured this Committee with detailed information which would have allowed us to
formulate promotional policies in respect of employees in this Directorate. Hence we
presume that principles enunciated by us in paragraphs 35.9.1 to 35.10.9, Volume II, Part
II are all embracing not only for pay scales but also for determining promotions.
Common Category posts in this Directorate will have the same promotional opportunities
as we have discussed with regard to posts in the Directorate of Animal Husbandry.
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38.1.1 The Department of Revenue and Land Reforms have sent us the
list of posts, the sanctioned strength in some cases and some details about how the posts
are filled up. The posts of the Department are spread over the field establishments ,the
Directorate of Land Records and Survey under which Settlement Offices and the
Gulzarbagh Survey Office function, the Directorate of Consolidation, District Gazeteer
office and other posts at the headquarters.
We are required to prescribe the promotion policies of the various posts
and cadres in the Department and our recommendations are as follows :-
Amin /Revenue Karmchari
38.2.1 The pay scale notified for the Amin is Rs. 3200-4900 and for the
Karmchari it is Rs. 3050-4590 though the pre-revised scale of both the posts was Rs.
975-1540. According to the note available with us for these posts appointment is made
on the recommendations of the Bihar Public Service Commission on the basis of a
written examination conducted by the Commission. The recruitment educational
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qualification for Revenue Karmcharis is only Matriculation and they are required to
undergo a three months training after appointment to familiarise themselves with Amanat
and other acts and rules which they are supposed to refer to in discharge of their routine
functions. After careful consideration of the pay scale of Revenue Karamcharies under
Union Territories we recommended the pay scale of Rs. 3050-4590 for the Karamcharis
at paragraph 36.3.4 of Volume II, Part II of our Report. In the Andaman and Nicobar
Islands Administration, Patwaris perform the same duties and function as Karamcharis
and hence we equated the Karamcharis with Patwaris. Considering that we have
recommended for Circle Inspectors the pay scale of Rs. 5000-8000 and as there is a
considerable jump between the pay scale of Revenue Karamcharis and the next
promotional post , we recommended that the State Government should re-work the
promotion facilities of Karamacharis so that before becoming Circle Inspector/Kanungos
they are promoted to at least two higher posts in the pay scale of Rs. 3200-4900 and Rs.
4000-6000 and if necessary in the scale of Rs. 4500-7000. In Andaman & Nicobar
Islands the Patwaris are promoted as Surveyors, then as Revenue Inspectors in the scale
of Rs. 4000-6000 and subsequently as Naib Tehsildar in the pay scale of Rs. 4500-7000.
The pay scale of Tahsildars/B.D.O. in that Union Territory is Rs. 5500-9000. In Bihar the
functions of the Tahsildar are discharged by the Circle Officer though they are in a higher
scale of Rs. 6500-10,500.
38.2.2 The recruitment qualification of Circle Inspector –cum-Kanungo is
graduation for direct recruits who are appointed from amongst graduates on the
recommendations of a written examination conducted by the Bihar Public Service
Commission. On the remaining 50% of the posts the Matriculate Revenue
Karamcharis/Amins are promoted. The Department has not informed us about the
percentage fixed for Karamcharis and Amins because these posts are now in two scales.
38.2.3 As the cadre of Karamcharis is spread over in the various Districts,
the Department has not informed us about the number of Karamcharis,
Amins as well as Circle Inspectors. In the Consolidation Directorate there are 3859
Amins of which only 368 are permanent and the working strength is mentioned as 536
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but there is no indication regarding the posts on which the Amins get their promotion.
We have subsequently recommended that in future the personnel in the Consolidation
Directorate should not be promoted unless absorbed in other offices.
38.2.4 We recommend that the Revenue Karamcharis will continue to be
promoted against 50% of the posts of Circle Inspectors but the need for intermediate
promotional stages for Revenue Karamcharis need to be considered by the Department.
Circle Inspectors
38.3.1 The Kanungos/ Circle Inspectors are promoted as Assistant
Settlement Officers/ Assistant Consolidation Officers and the pay scale now notified is
Rs. 6500-10,500. In the Directorate of Survey and Land Records of the Pondicherry
Administration, Inspectors are in the pay scale or Rs. 6500-10,500 and the pay scale of
the post has been upgraded from Rs. 5500-9000 on the basis of recommendations of the
5th
Central Pay Commission Report. This recommendation of the Pay Commission is
available at paragraph 104.74. The extent of promotion in Bihar the grade of Assistant
Settlement Officer and Assistant Consolidation Officer has not been intimated. However,
on at least 50% of the posts of Assistant Settlement Officer/ Assistant Consolidation
Officer the Circle Inspectors/Kanungos could be promoted. We recommend that a certain
percentage of the posts of Circle Officers should be earmarked for Kanungos/ Circle
Inspectors so that once promoted as Circle Officer they can, with the personnel of the
Bihar Administrative Service, be eligible for promotion to higher levels. However, this
would need to be considered also by the Personnel Department because we are not aware
as to how many posts of Circle Officers have been earmarked for the Bihar
Administrative Service. Once a separate service for Revenue Administration is created,
our recommendations should be borne in mind.
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Survey Inspector and Head Survey Inspector
38.4.1 There are 149 Amins who are required to be Middle pass with a
certificate of Amanat. For the Amins who are in the scale of Rs.3200-4900, the next
higher post on promotion is of Survey Inspector in the scale of Rs.4000-6000. It has been
proposed that 30 posts of Survey Inspectors should be created for promotion of Amins
but already 348 posts of Survey Inspectors exist. Roughly one Survey Inspector is
required in each Camp and there could be as many as 20-30 such Camps in a district
when settlement operations start. Given the existing number of settlements going on in
districts, the figure of 348 Survey Inspectors is on the high side. But since these are
sanctioned posts, we are unable to recommend their abolition. But in case of re-
organisastion of settlement operations these posts of Survey Inspectors could be reduced
drastically. Survey Inspectors are then promoted in the scale of Rs.4500-7000 and it is
proposed to have 78 Head Survey Inspectors in the scale of Rs.4500-7000.This has been
worked out on the basis of 6 Head Survey Inspectors in each settlement operation and at
present there are 13 settlement operations which are going on in the State.
38.4.2 The Department has informed us about the rules laid down for the
various grades and posts in the Settlement Offices . According to the note of 1985
available with us it has been indicated that Amins have to be at least Middle pass with a
certificate of having passed Amanat and having at least 5 years experience of having
worked in Settlement Office. But we noted in our Report on pay scales that the Amins
are required to be Matriculates and have to undergo 6 months training in Amanat. It has
been mentioned in paragraph 36.1.5 ,Volume II Part II that Amins will be in the pay
scale of Rs. 3200-4900 at par with Tracers in the Central Government. If it is a fact that
Amins are Middle pass with a certificate of Amanat then the pay scale would need to be
downgraded to the scale of Rs. 3050-4590, at par with Revenue Karamcharis. The
Muharrir and Munsarim have to be at least Matriculates, the Munsarims are required to
have a certificate in Amanat and 5 years experience as Amins. For Munsarim the main
promotional post is Peshkar and for Muharrirs the promotional post is of Clerk who have
been recommended the pay scale of Rs. 4000-6000. According to the note regarding the
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Settlement Office Muharrirs are promoted to the post of Clerks after 8 years of
experience on the basis of seniority -cum –merit.
Stenographers in Mufassil Offices
38.5.1 Stenographers in the field mufassil offices are now only in one
grade in the pay scale of Rs. 4000-6000. Prior to abolition of time bound promotion and
selection grades with effect from 1.1.96, Stenographers/Steno Typists/Steno Clerks in the
field were having three selection grades including the super time scale, other than the
basic grade. Now that selection grades have been abolished, it is expected that some
promotional opportunities would need to be devised for them.
Central Government Rules
38.5.2 We have with us the recruitment rules of Stenographers in the
basic pay scale of Rs. 4000-6000 of the Debt Recovery and Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai
and other places. These offices are of the Banking Division of the Department of
Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance. Stenographer Grade D in the scale of Rs. 4000-
6000 are required to be within the age limit of 18 to 25 years and there is relaxation upto
35 years in case of Government servants. The essential qualification is Matriculation or
equivalent with a speed of 80 words per minute in shorthand (English) and 30 words per
minute in typing (English). Direct recruitment is made through Staff Selection
Commission or local Employment Exchanges and when the posts are taken on
deputation, Lower Division Clerks with 5 years regular
service are eligible provided they possess the qualification prescribed for direct recruits
.In these offices, there are probably no Stenographers in higher scales. However, in the
office of the Authority for Advance Rulings of the Department of Revenue, Ministry of
Finance, Government of India, the Personal Assistants (Stenographers Grade II) are in the
pay scale of Rs. 5000-8000 and the posts are filled by promotion from Stenographer
Grade III in the scale of Rs. 4000-6000 with 8 years regular service in the grade and those
having working knowledge of computers.
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Number of Personnel
38.5.3 During the discussions with the Bihar State Stenographers/Steno
Clerks/Steno Typists Association we had requested them to intimate to us the number of
Stenographers available in the field. According to the information made available by
them there are in all 2984 Steno Clerks/Steno Typists in the Collectorate, in the offices
of the District & Session Judges and judges below them . The State Government would
require to check these figures and lay down specific guidelines so that the posts in the
higher scales eligible for Stenographers could be worked out. The number of Steno
Clerks/Stenographers in each district is as follows :-
Sl. No. Name of District No. of Existing
Posts
1. Araria 33
2. Aurangabad 43
3. Katihar 55
4. Kishanganj 26
5. Kodarma 13
6. Khagaria 34
7. Garhwa 05
8. Gaya 52
9. Giridih 50
10. Gumla 33
11. Gopalganj 50
12. Godda 36
13. Chatra 12
14. Chaibasa 72
15. Jehanabad 30
16. Jamui 26
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17. Jamshedpur 45
18. Darbhanga 91
19. Dumka 66
20. Deoghar 35
21. Dhanbad 103
22. Nawadah 44
23. Nalanda 70
24. Patna 354
25. Pakur 09
26. West Champaran (Bettiah) 56
27. East Champaran (Motihari) 60
28. Purnea 64
29. Buxar 37
30. Banka 08
31. Vaishali 47
32. Begusarai 59
33. Bokaro 30
34. Bhabhua 08
35. Bhagalpur 87
36. Bhojpur 51
37. Madhubani 46
38. Madhepura 43
39. Monghyr 64
40. Muzaffarpur 88
41. Daltonganj 63
42. Ranchi 157
2. Lakhisarai 24
44. Lohardagga 36
45. Samastipur 67
46. Saharsa 90
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47. Saran (Chapra) 55
48. Sahebganj 30
49. Sheikhpura 06
50. Sheohar 05
51. Supaul 33
52. Siwan 50
53. Sitamarhi 64
54. Sasaram (Rohtas) 57
55. Hazaribagh 76
Recommendations
38.5.4 This Committee discussed the pay scale of Stenographers in field
organisations at paragraphs 1.9.1 to 1.9.7, Volume II, Part I and recommended as
follows:-
(a) As many of the Stenographers in the field may not be having the
requisite qualification because of the various sources through
which they are recruited, an enabling test needs to be conducted to
verify their skill in Stenography and typing before they are
designated as Stenographer Grade II and Stenographer Grade I and
then allowed the scales of Rs. 5000-8000 and Rs. 5500-9000,
respectively. The State Government would have to lay down
specific rules, both promotional and recruitment, in this regard and
how promotions will be governed and allowed.
(b) In Bihar there is no yardstick laid down for entitlement of
Stenographers in field offices or the respective seniority of the
officer and the work load that he has to handle. In case the
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Government desires to adopt the Central pattern such norms
would need to be laid down governing entitlement of
Stenographers to officers in the field as is laid down for the
officers in the Secretariat.
(c) The recommendations of the 5th
Central Pay Commission at
paragraph 46.35 ( dealing with the office staff in non-Secretariat
organisations) mentions that Stenographers in these offices do not
conform to an organized cadre and promotion prospects vary from
organisation to organisation. The Commission recommended that
the existing posts of Stenographers in the pay scales of Rs. 1200-
2040, 1400-2300/1400-2600 and 1640-2900 should be pooled
together and restructured in the ratio of 40:40:20 by individual
departments whenever feasible. For smaller offices, the 5th
Central
Pay Commission recommended that there can be pooling of posts
for this purpose only.
38.5.5 On the basis of what we have already recommended in the
aforesaid paragraphs of Volume II, Part I, we further recommend that the State
Government should work out the entitlement of Stenographers in the higher scales of Rs.
5000-8000 and Rs. 5500-9000. Where such pooling is not possible due to lesser number
of posts, certain departments would need to be pooled together. In the Central
Government Offices Stenographers Grade III in the scale of Rs. 4000-6000 are made
available to officers in the scale of Rs. 10,000-15,200 and below Rs. 12,000-16,500 . The
entitlement of Stenographers Grade II in the scale of Rs. 5000-8000 is for officers in the
scale of Rs. 12,000-16,500 and above and below Rs. 16,400-20,000. Stenographers Grade
I in the scale of Rs. 5500-9000 are restricted to officers in the scale of Rs. 16,400-20,000
and above and below Rs. 18,400-22,400. On this basis and on the aforementioned pattern
of entitlement, the justification for posts of Stenographers in higher scales could be
worked out.
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38.5.6 In the field, Executive Engineers and Sub- divisional Officers are
in the scale of Rs. 10000-15,200 and the Additional District Magistrates are in the scale
of Rs. 12,000-16,500. One rarely finds an officer in the scale of Rs. 16,400-20,000 in the
field and those that are have entitlement of Stenographers from the Secretariat pool. We
recommend that in case the Government decides that Personal Assistants from the joint
cadre controlled by the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms will not be
made available to Superintending Engineers/Commissioners/Deputy Inspector Generals
of Police/ Chief Conservators of Forests, then Stenographers in the scale of Rs. 5500-
9000 could be made available to this category of officers. For ensuring promotional
avenues, the Stenographers in the mufassil who are senior enough and posted in the
offices of the District Magistrates/ Deputy Development Commissioners will be in the
scale of Rs. 5000-8000. It will be ensured that relatively junior Stenographers are not
assigned to these sensitive posts. However, we will caution the Government to ensure
that no promotions are effected in higher scales without holding an enabling test because
there is every likelihood of unqualified Stenographers or those without the requisite speed
in stenography and typing getting the advantage of higher scales.
Formation of Clerical Service for Mufassil Offices
38.6.1 We have recommended in Chapter 7 of this Report that the Bihar
Secretariat Clerical Service should be created and in Chapter 29 while dealing with the
promotion policy of the Road Construction Department, we had recommended the
creation of a two tier structure consisting of Lower Division and Upper Division Clerks
for the clerical cadre in the Works Departments. If these recommendations are accepted
then it would be appropriate to have a similar structure for the other Mufassil offices as
well.
38.6.2 The precise number of the posts in the clerical cadres under the
control of District Magistrates in the existing 55 Districts of the State are not available
with us. The Fitment Committee in Volume II, Part I, paragraph 1.8.3 had recommended
that since the Clerks in the offices of Deputy Commissioners/ District Magistrates/
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District and Sessions Judges and district level offices of the State are performing similar
duties, there cannot be any differentiation in their pay scale just because the recruitment
qualification of Clerks in the civil courts has been raised to graduation in the year 1985.
As the existing pay scale of the Clerks in the Mufassil offices is Rs.4000-6000 they have
been equated to the post and scale of Upper Division Clerks in the Central Government.
The same principles will have to be adopted as were recommended while proposing the
formation of the Bihar State Clerical Service. Therefore, Lower Division Clerks, in
mufassil, will have to be recruited in the pay scale of Rs.3050-4590 unless sufficient
number of clerical posts are available in this scale, namely ,that of Copyists, etc. . In the
Central Government Lower Division Clerks are recruited from amongst matriculates and
have to pass periodical typewriting tests in English or Hindi held by the Staff Selection
Commission at a minimum speed of 30 words per minute in English and 25 words per
minute in Hindi. Candidates who do not pass the typing test within the period of
probation will be discharged from service.
38.6.3 In the Central Secretariat the staffing pattern of Lower Division
Clerk and Upper Division Clerk is 50:50. We have recommended in Chapter VII that
Typists, Bill Clerks and Routine Clerks will be designated as Upper Division Clerks
when the Bihar Secretariat Clerical Cadre is formed. Similarly, in the Mufassil offices the
Clerks, Typists, Copyists and other clerical staff but not the Stenographers in the scale of
Rs.4000-6000 will be designated as Upper Division Clerks.
Numerical Strength
38.6.4 According to our information obtained from the Secretary, Board
of Revenue against 18 sanctioned posts of Typists only 16 are working and against the
sanctioned the strength of 71 Copyists only 58 Copyists are working under the District
Magistrates and Sub-divisional Officers. Therefore, there would be a need to recruit
Lower Division Clerks against the vacant posts in the clerical cadre in Mufassil offices as
and when Upper Division Clerks get promoted as Head Assistant/Head Clerk. Against
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these vacancies of Upper Division Clerks , Lower Division Clerks, if any, will have to be
promoted and vacant posts of Lower Division Clerks will have to be filled.
38.6.5 Secretary of the Board of Revenue has informed us that there are
134 Sub-divisional Officers and 55 District Magistrates though only 124 Sub-divisional
Officers are said to be working against the sanctioned posts. The number of Head
Assistants working in the Sub-divisional offices are 35 against the sanctioned strength of
36 while the number of existing Clerks in Sub-divisions is 884 against the sanctioned
strength of 1138. In establishments under the District Magistrates there are 50 Office
Superintendents but only 44 are working and all the posts of 158 Head Clerks /Head
Assistants stand filled. Then there are 1422 Clerks against the sanctioned strength of
2009. There are 766 Peons working against 808 sanctioned posts in Sub-divisions while
1111 peons are working against the sanctioned strength of 1265 Peons in the offices
under the District Magistrates. Then there are 22 Daftaris working against 24 posts in
Sub-divisions and all the 18 posts of Daftaris in the Collectorates stand filled. The
gazetted and non-gazetted staff in these establishments under S.D.Os. and D.M.s
including Drivers and Stenographers etc. add up to a total of 5526 existing personnel
against the sanctioned strength of 6739.
38.6.6 In addition to Sub-Divisional Officers and District Magistrates,
there are 46 Deputy Collectors against the sanctioned strength of 61 in Sub-divisions and
311 Deputy Collectors are working against 382 posts under the District Magistrates.
There are also 62 Additional Collectors/Additional District Magistrates against the
sanctioned strength of 66. Other than these there are 36 District Accounts Officers against
the sanctioned strength of 37 but all these are officers are from the Bihar Finance
Service. There are a total of 204 sanctioned posts of Stenographers against which 167 are
working. The number of Drivers is 153 against a sanctioned strength of 205. For
Stenographers and Drivers available in the Sub-divisions and Collectorates have been
shown in a consolidated number. The promotional policy in respect of these two cadres
have been dealt with in respectively in this Chapter and in the Chapter on Common
Category Posts.
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38.6.7 We do not have any information regarding the strength of the
clerical cadres in the Blocks and Circles of the State. Considering that the number of
Blocks is 744 in the State , there has to be an equal number of Circles. There will be at
least 6000 personnel working as Clerks in these offices.
Cadre of Accountants
38.7.1 With the flow of money from the Jawahar Rojgar Yojna Scheme
and other Schemes of the Rural Development Department, accounting of money spent,
specially in the Blocks leaves much to be desired. Therefore, a view has been expressed
that a separate Accounts Cadre needs to be created for managing such huge financial
transactions that take place at the Blocks . So far no attempt has been made to create a
separate Accounts Cadre for the Blocks and Districts of the State Government. We
recommend that the Accountant in the Block should be one who has passed the
departmental examination including Accounts and should not have less than 10 years
service. After that if the Accountant is to be made an Accountant again then it will not be
in the Block but in Sub-divisions and Districts. One common complaint is that
Accountants in Blocks are not regularly transferred and we recommend that an
Accountant in a Block should be transferred invariably after every three years to a
Circle Office or to the Sub-divisional Office and then be posted in the District in one of
the Sections in the Collectorate. We have recommended in Chapter V the formation of
an Accountants cadre with the scale of the basic grade being Rs.4000-6000. The
Accountants in the Central Government brought on deputation from the cadre of Upper
Division Clerks have to successfully undergo training in Cash and Accounts at the
Institute of Secretariat Training and Management at Delhi. The Bihar Government would
have to devise and formulate such a training programme for Upper Division Clerks in
mufassil offices before they can be posted as Accountants in Block Offices and in the
Districts.
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38.7.2 According to the existing rules of the Bihar Government Bill
Clerks should have at least 60% marks in Mathematics at the Matriculation stage but we
are aware of many Bill Clerks who do not have this qualification. Similarly, the Rural
Development Department and the District Administration will have to consider having a
separate cadre of Accounts Officers and at least one should be in each district. This
officer will also look after the Mufassil offices like Blocks and Circles and other offices
in the districts as w ell as Sub-divisions and Districts. The Finance Department is also
requested to frame recruitment and promotion rules for these Accounts Officers and in
case the cadre of Accountants is to be centralised then the Finance Department would
have to take a lead to frame the promotion and recruitment rules.
Recommendation
38.7.3 To sum up, the mufassil offices, Sub-divisions and offices of
District Magistrates and Collectors would have a similar service like the Bihar
Secretariat Clerical Service based on what we have recommended above. It is better to
have a decentralized cadre with appointments being made by the concerned District
Magistrates. The recruitment qualification will be the same as we have recommended for
the Bihar Secretariat Clerical Service and the posts of Upper Division Clerks will be
filled by promotion from the Lower Division Clerks. In the Central Public Works
Department the Lower Division Clerks are promoted to the grade of Upper Division
Clerks after they pass the departmental examination and at the initial training stage
Lower Division Clerks are given training in accounts for a total duration of nine weeks. If
the State Government so wants then they can have a limited departmental competitive
examination in which Lower Division Clerks with 5 years service would be eligible to
appear to fill up 25% of the posts of Upper Division Clerks. Only those who have put up
in 10 years of regular service and have passed the Accounts examination would be
eligible to be posted as Accountants in the Blocks and Districts. An Accountant who has
served a term in the Block should not be posted in another Block. The Upper Division
Clerks will be promoted as Head Clerks and the strength would depend on the number of
Blocks, Circles and Sections in Districts and Sub-divisions of the State.
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Personnel in Survey and Settlement
38.8.1 The basic work in survey and settlement is done by Amins who
measure the land, prepare the maps and submit them to the Survey Inspector. There are
Survey Munsarim who also help Amins in their work but are in a higher scale than
Amins. After the Maps are prepared the Draftsman gives final shape to them and then
the Munsarim takes the necessary steps for draft publication. In addition there are
Comparing Clerk, Clerk, Peshkar, Copyist and other staff and Peons. The Assistant
Settlement Officer prepares the record of rights. We have been informed by the Director,
Land Records and survey that the annual establishment cost on the staff is to the tune of
Rs.27 crores.
Muharrir and Head Clerk
38.9.1 Muharrirs are requited to be Matriculates and they are in the scale
of Rs.3200-4900 and, are promoted as Clerks in the scale of Rs.4000-6000. There are
587 Muharrirs and 117 posts of Clerks. It is proposed to have 39 Head Clerks and 39
Accountants. In each record room and general office there will be one post of Head
Clerk each and the Accountant will be common to both the record room and general
office. The present practice is to have a Head Clerk cum Accountant but as decided in
Item No.68 of Annexure III of Finance Department Resolution No.660 dated 8.2.1999 the
post of Head Clerks and Accountants will be separately manned in the scale of Rs.4500-
7000 and Rs.4000-6000 respectively. Therefore, 587 Muharrirs will be promoted against
117 posts of Clerks and thereafter against 78 posts of Head Clerks/Accountants.
Accountants will either be separately recruited or Upper Division Clerks with 10 years
service and having passed the departmental examination will be appointed.
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Munsarim, Draftsman and Head Draftsman
38.10.1 There are 457 Munsarims in the pay scale of Rs.4000-6000/
3050-4590. We have no idea of how many Munsarims are in the lower scale of Rs.3050-
4590. The qualification is stated to be Matriculation with Amanat and experience of
having worked for 5 years as Amin. There are also 169 Survey Munsarims in the pay
scale of Rs.4000-6000. Both Munsarims and Survey Munsarims are eligible for
promotion to the post of Draftsman. The notified pay scale of Draftsman is Rs.4000-
6000. There are also Draftsman cum Surveyor in the scale of Rs.4000-6000 and Head
Draftsman in the scale of Rs.4500-7000. Therefore, the alternative is only to promote
Munsarims and Survey Munsarims to the post of Head Draftsman in the scale of
Rs.4500-7000. The Department has informed that there are 153 Draftsmen and 18 post
of Head Draftsman. It has been stated that 260 Draftsman are required. But given the
complexities arising because of the same pay scale having been notified for
Munsarims/Survey Munsarims/Draftsman we recommend that 153 Draftsmen should be
continued with and 65 posts of Head Draftsmen should be created as against the existing
18 posts. This is based on the premise that 5 Head Draftsmen would be required in each
Survey operation and there are 13 Settlement Operations going on.
Clerical Staff
38.11.1 There are 121 Clerks, 14 Comparing Clerks, 14 Typists, 23
Steno Clerks all in the pay scale of Rs.4000-6000. For the 24 posts of Head Peshkars the
pay scale is Rs.4500-7000, the same as Head Clerks. The Department has proposed that
there should be 15 Peshkars in a higher scale then the Head Peshkar so that they can
assist the Settlement Officers but the problem with this grade is that they will then be
drawing a higher scale than the Head Clerks. The only option is to have more posts of
Office Superintendents in the scale of Rs.5000-8000 and 15 of them could be made Head
Peshkars to Settlement Officers. Whether this will be a correct hierarchical structure may
be decided by the Revenue Department. 121 Clerks and 14 Comparing Clerks will be
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promoted against 27 posts of Head Clerks and thereafter to 13 posts of Office
Superintendents who will be incharge of the Settlement Office in Districts.
Copyist
38.12.1 There are 53 Copyists in the pay scale of Rs.975-1540. The
scale stands revised to Rs.3050-4590 because that scale is notified for the Remunerative
Copyist in the establishment of Collector/Deputy Commissioners. These Copyists are
eligible for promotion against 14 posts of Comparing Clerks who are in the scale of
Rs.4000-6000. We agree with this promotion. The Department would need to consider
whether the clerical cadre in Settlement and Survey will also be absorbed in the proposed
clerical cadre to be created for mufassil offices.
Class IV Staff
38.13.1 Then there are in Survey and Settlement 978 Peons and the
only possible promotion is against 16 posts of Daftaris in the pay scale of Rs.2610-3540.
We are not going to discuss here the promotion opportunities of Typists, Steno Clerks
and 131 Drivers because we have already discussed their cases elsewhere. The
Department has proposed that the 978 Peons should be considered for promotion against
149 posts of Amins provided they are trained in Amanat. The recruitment qualification of
Amin is Middle pass with Amanat certificate. We do not have any objection to these
promotional opportunities being created but all Peons have to fulfil the qualification of
Class VIII pass as well as training in Amanat before they can be promoted against Amins.
We fail to understand why there should be 978 Peons if only settlement operations are
going on in 13 districts. The Department should take a view to stop recruitment of Class
IV personnel till a decision is taken regarding continuing with survey and settlement
operations.
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Bihar Survey Office, Gulzarbagh
38.14.1 In the Survey Office at Gulzarbagh there are 48 Clerks and
the Director, Land Records and Survey has suggested that there should be 6 posts of
Head Clerks who will be in the scale of Rs.4500-7000. These Head Clerks will be in the
Reprography section and in the general section as well as in the dispatch section. There
will be one Record Keeper and 2 Accountants in general section and Traverse section.
The six Head Clerks will be considered for promotion against the post of Office
Superintendent in the pay scale of Rs.5000-8000. Then there are 22 Draftsman in the
scale of Rs.4000-6000 and they will be considered for promotion against four posts of
Supervisors in Map Production Section and in boundary section. There should be two
Supervisors each in Map Production and for the Section concerning Boundaries. There
are 24 Computers in the scale of Rs.4000-6000 and the Department have also posts of
Senior Computers but in the same scale. Therefore, it will be better to have four Senior
Computers in the scale of Rs.4500-7000.
38.14.2 There are 18 Traversers in the scale of Rs.4000-6000 and
the Department wants that there should be three Assistant Supervisors and one Supervisor
in the scale of Rs.5000-8000. We agree to this classification. To assist Traversers and
Senior Traverser there are 38 Tindals in the scale of Rs.2650-4000 and 36 Mates in the
scale of Rs.2550-3200. The Department has proposed that 11 out of the 38 Tindals could
be filled by promotion from the Mates and there should be 5 posts of Senior Tindals in
the scale of Rs.2750-4400. We also agree to this classification.
38.14.3 There are in the Map Production Office 80 Zinc Correctors
in the pay scale of Rs.3200-4900. Then there are three Head Examiners in the scale of
Rs.4000-6000. There are also 16 posts of Examiners in the scale of Rs.4000-6000.
Therefore, 80 Zinc Correctors will be eligible for promotion against post of 16 Examiners
and 3 Head Examiners. Given the importance of the Zinc Correctors we recommend that
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the Head Corrector should be in the scale of Rs.4500-7000 instead of Rs.4000-6000 as
has been notified by the Finance Department.
38.14.4 For printing there are 117 Press Attendants in the scale of
Rs.2550-3200, 6 Photographer Camera Attendants in the same scale and 4 posts of Plate
Developers, one post of Zinc Plate Coater and one post of Powder Process Operator, all
in the pay scale of Rs.2650-4000. The Powder Process Operator, Zinc Plate Coater and
Plate Developers have the facility of promotion as Retoucher in the scale of Rs.3050-
4590 and the Photo Camera Attendant is promoted against the post of Halio cum
Despatch Operator in the scale of Rs.2650-4000. The Department has proposed that 117
Press Attendants should be eligible for promotion as Assistant Machineman and Assistant
Printer in the scale of Rs.2650-4000. There are already 14 posts of Assistant Printers and
14 posts of Assistant Machinemen, Senior Printer and Head Grainer are available in the
scale of Rs.2650-4000. The Photo Assistant is in the scale of Rs.2750-4440 and is the
promotional post for the Assistant Printer. Given the number of Press Attendants and
existence of the Printing Office we agree to this classification. Then there are also post
of Machineman in the scale of Rs.3050-4590 and they could be considered as
promotional posts for Assistant Machineman in the scale of Rs.2650-4000. Then there
are solitary posts of Helper, Platen Machineman and Retoucher in the scale of Rs.3050-
4590. The number of Litho Draftsman is 4. There is only one post of Cameraman in the
scale of Rs.4000-6000 and the Machineman for Platen is in the same scale and these are
promotional posts for the three categories designated as Helper, Platen Machineman and
Retoucher.
38.14.5 The Department has not earmarked any promotional posts
for the Steno Clerks, Record Suplier, three Daftaris, two Book Binders, one Gateman,
one Night Guard, one Mechanic, one Water Carrier, three Caretakers and one Jeep
Driver. There are three Machinemen in the scale of Rs.3050-4590 and one Senior Head
Printer in the scale of Rs.3200-4900 which is a promotional post for Machineman. There
are two posts of Blue Printers and 8 posts of Tracers in the pay scale of Rs.975-1540
which stands revised to Rs.3200-4900. We have already recommended elsewhere that the
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post of Tracer should be abolished and we are not recommending any promotional posts
for them.
Directorate of Consolidation
38.15.1 In the Consolidation Directorate there are a large number of
posts. For example there are 3857 Amins, 691 Clerks, 676 Assistant Consolidation
Officers, 590 Chainmen, Peon, Night Guard, 184 Draftsmen, 214 Muharrirs, 150
Peshkars, 170 Tracers and 187 Consolidation Inspectors. All these are sanctioned posts.
The Department has taken a decision not to carry on with consolidation work in the field
but even now the headquarter continues to function, staff continue to get their salary
either from the Directorate of Consolidation or from the offices where they have been
deputed and some Consolidation Officers still continue to hold court and pass orders
(perhaps only in cases which have been remanded by the Director Consolidation ).
Recommendation
38.15.2 Cadastral survey in this State was initiated in the beginning
of this century and revisional survey was undertaken in all districts in the beginning of
the second decade of this century. But after Independence no cadastral survey has been
undertaken in Bihar. No decision appears to have been taken for terminating cadastral
survey operations but at the same time, survey work has been initiated in certain selected
districts from time to time. No Final Report has been prepared in respect of any survey
undertaken after Independence in Bihar. Considering the fact that 27 crores of rupees is
annually spent on survey and settlement and perhaps an equal amount, if not more, on the
staff in Consolidation offices, the State Government should decide what the State wants
because it is a sheer wastage of expenditure to have staff in Survey and Settlement as
well as in Consolidation. As the offices have been created in non-plan on permanent
basis, it would be difficult to terminate the services of such personnel. Moreover, due to
the existence of surplus employees in Class III and Class IV elsewhere it will be
extremely difficult to absorb these personnel in other Departments. We can only
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recommend that since consolidation work has been finally stopped, there should be no
promotion for the concerned personnel unless they are absorbed elsewhere.
Computerization of land records has not been started in right earnest in the State and in
spite of funds being released for updating of all land records and map computerization,
no progress seems to have been made. An agricultural State like Bihar needs to take a
more serious and decisive view in matters pertaining to land and settlement.
38.15.3 Instead of throwing up our hands in despair, Bihar should
follow the example set by other States who have computerized land records such as
Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana . Once the land records are
computerised the staff in Survey and Settlement as well as in Consolidation could be
allowed to retire without filling up their posts.
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39.1.1 The Industry Department has three directorates – Industry,
Technical Development and Handloom and Sericulture. In dealing with the promotion
policies of the personnel in the Industries Department we have seen that duties and
functions relating specifically to research and coordination, formulation of industrial
policy and technical development are looked after by the Director, Technical
Development. The Department would need to look at this aspect and also the need for
continuing with such a large number of posts, specially as many of the previously vibrant
Corporations under the Department are now languishing. The Department‟s Secretary has
diligently worked out the promotion policies of the various cadres and attempted to
provide promotional opportunities which were not there before. However, in the light of
the changed economic scenario, the role of the Department needs to be clearly outlined
and the list of subjects specified for the Industries Department in the Rules of Executive
Business do require to be examined afresh.
39.1.2 We realise and appreciate that the Department at present has to
deal with the employees of a large number of Corporations who are not getting their
salaries. At the same time, in a State which is way behind other States with rarely a new
industry being set up, a change of focus seems to be extremely necessary and requiring
fresh initiatives to be taken. If this requires greater interaction with the private sector then
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the Department should initiate the dialogue. If there is a need to reorient the activities of
the Department then the task should be undertaken at the earliest. Already against 719
sanctioned posts for the currently functional 67 non-plan schemes, only 498 are working.
The Department proposes to close down many of the existing schemes with the
retirement of the employees working in these schemes. We have in the subsequent
paragraphs dealt with the promotion opportunities of the existing staff of the Department.
Bihar Industries Service
39.2.1 The Department has furnished the cadre Rules of 1987 for
appointments to posts in the Bihar Industries Service. There are in this cadre 203 Project
Managers of District Industries Centres/Assistant Director of Industries/Assistant
Development Officers and other posts; 125 posts of Functional Managers of D.I.Cs./
Deputy Development Officers/Deputy Chief Engineers; 68 posts of Deputy Director of
Industries/Development Officers/General Managers, 11 posts of Joint Director of
Industries and 3 posts of Additional Director of Industries in the scale of Rs. 4300-5550.
The 1987 Rules mention that 50% of the posts will be directly filled and the remaining
will be filled by promotion. The educational qualification is at least a second class degree
in any branch of Engineering from a recognised University or a Degree in Arts with
Economics, Mathematics or Statistics or a Chartered Accountant or a Commerce graduate
or a Cost Accountant or possessing a science degree in Sericulture or possessing a
degree in Business Management from any recognised University as well as two years
experience in a reputed industrial concern. The probation period is two years from the
date of joining When the Rules were notified in December,1987 the number of posts
were 187 in the basic grade, 121 in the next higher grade, 67 in the scale of Rs. 1575-
2300 and 11 posts of Joint Director and three posts of Additional Director of Industries.
The Director, Technical Development is a post not included in the cadre and is filled by
direct recruitment on the recommendations of the Bihar Public Service Commission. For
promotion from the basic grade to the next higher grade of Rs. 1350-2000 the eligibility
period is 5 years, to the next higher grade of Rs. 1575-2300 it is three years and
thereafter for the next three promotions it is 3 years each. However, if a post in the scale
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of Rs. 2600-3200 does not exist in the cadre, no specific eligibility period requires to be
laid down.
39.2.2 Schedule IV of the Rules also mention 44 posts of Assistant
Manager, District Industries Centres, 42 posts of Superintendents, 15 posts of Deputy
Information Officer/Technical Officer/Administrative Officer, Pilot Project Officer/Farm
Superintendent/other equivalent posts in the Department in the then pay scale of Rs. 880-
1510 and which stand revised to the pay scale of Rs. 5500-9000. Then there are five
posts of Economic Investigator, 48 Statistical Assistants and 31 posts of Supervisors in
the scale of Rs. 850-1360 which generally stand revised to Rs. 5000-8000 and the posts
of Industrial Extension Officer have been shown to be in the scale of Rs. 850-1360/ Rs.
940-1660. The present revised scale of this post is Rs. 5000-8000. It is not clear to us as
to how those in the scale of Rs. 880-1510 are now in the scale of Rs. 5500-9000 while
those in the scale of Rs. 940-1660 are now in the scale of Rs. 5000-8000. The
Department has also mentioned in the 1987 Rules that 8 posts of Assistant Directors in
the scale of Rs. 1000-1820 now revised to Rs. 6500-10,500 are earmarked for the
ministerial staff in the Department. All these posts were then in the scale of Rs. 850-1360
and Rs. 880-1510 and were the feeder grade for promotion to 50% of the posts of the
Bihar Industries Service.
Promotional Opportunities in Central Government
39.2.3 From the information made available by the Industries Department
of the National Capital Territory of Delhi the post of Deputy Director, Industries
(Technical) is in the pay scale of Rs. 2200-4000 and is filled by selection from Assistant
Directors in the various grades who have put in 7 years of service or if the post is to be
filled by transfer/deputation then the officers in the scale of Rs. 2000-3500 with three
years service are eligible and those in the scale of Rs. 1640-2900 are eligible after 7 years
of regular service. Therefore, the Assistant Director is in the scale of Rs. 1640-2900 and
in Bihar the Assistant Director in the pre-revised scale was in the same scale as the
Deputy Director of Delhi administration.
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39.2.4 For the post of Deputy Director, the essential qualification is a
Degree in Engineering/Environment/ Technical and three years commercial experience in
small scale and cottage industries where development of industry is concerned. For the
post of Joint Director the recruitment rules state that the pay scale will be Rs. 3000-4500
and the educational qualification is the same as the Deputy Director but experience in
small scale and Cottage Industries has to be of 5 years. 80% of the posts are filled by
promotion and 20% by deputation on transfer. The Deputy Directors are required to put
in at least 5 years of service before they are promoted and those in the lower scale of Rs.
2000-3500 are required to put in 8 years of service provided the post is filled by transfer
on deputation while those filling the post by transfer on deputation in the scale of Rs.
2200-4000 would have to put in five years of service.
39.2.5 The 5th
Central Pay Commission while dealing with the Ministry
of Industry at Chapter 72 have recommended that the Assistant Development Officers
will be in the scale of Rs. 2200-4000, the Development Officer will be in the scale of Rs.
3000-4500, the Additional Industrial Adviser in the scale of Rs. 4100-5300 and the
Industrial Adviser in the scale of Rs. 4500-5700 .The upgradation suggested by the
Central Pay Commission in the scale of the last two higher posts have not yet been agreed
to by the Government of India. In the Bureau of Industrial Costs and Prices also the
Deputy Director is in the scale of Rs. 3000-4500, the Director is in the scale of Rs. 3700-
5000 and the Assistant Director is in the scale of Rs. 2200-4000. The Technical Officers
discussed above are recruited through the Combined Engineering Services Examination
conducted by the Union Public Service Commission.
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Existing Scales and Promotional Opportunities
39.2.6 In the Bihar Industries Service, an elaborate hierarchy is available.
For the basic grade we have recommended the scale of Rs. 6500-10,500 and then there
are three selection grades in the scale of Rs. 3000-4500, Rs. 3700-5000 and Rs. 4100-
5300. For the Deputy Director we recommend the scale of Rs. 3000-4500 as in the Centre
and the Joint Director will be in the scale of Rs. 3700-5000 with the Additional Director
and Industrial Adviser being in the scale of Rs. 14300-18300. As the Director, Technical
Development is in a higher scale but outside the cadre, we have recommended for the
post a slightly higher scale of Rs. 16400-20000. However the existing hierarchy in the
cadre and the posts in various grades need to be discussed. For example the Development
Officers in the Centre are in the scale of Rs. 3000-4500 while in the 1987 Rules the
Deputy Development Officers have been shown in the corresponding same scale as it
then existed ( Rs.1350-2000).
Problems and Recommendations regarding Promotions
39.2.7 The Fitment Committee recommended the scale of Rs. 10000-
15200 for Deputy Directors, Functional Managers and the scale of Rs. 12000-16500 was
recommended for Joint Directors. As a result the chain of command has been disturbed
because Functional Managers work under the General Managers and as the pay scale of
both the posts are now the same, this chain of command can no longer be sustained.
Therefore it has been proposed that the 67 posts of General Managers should be placed in
the scale of Rs. 12000-16500 and the pay scale of Joint Director and Additional Director
be made the same, that is, Rs. 14300-18300. This would mean pay scale jumping by 67
Officers now in the scale of Rs. 10000-15200. On the other hand, Joint Directors will not
stand much to gain because they were earlier in the scale of Rs. 4100-5300. What Joint
Directors stand to gain in pay scale, they stand to lose three promotional posts of
Additional Directors but without any pecuniary loss.
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39.2.8 We have given careful thought to the problem. The existing scales
need not be modified or upgraded if the Functional Managers and General Managers
could work together in a District Industries Centre with the same pay scales. After all in a
Prime Ministerial form of Government, the Prime Minister of England, according to
many commentators, is primus inter pares, that is first among equals. The other solution
is to let sleeping dogs lie. After all out of 67 posts of General Managers/Deputy Director
only about 34 would be General Managers and that number could be allowed to continue
till promoted or retired. We have not ascertained in how many District Industries Centres
there are both Functional Managers and General Managers. Out of 121 posts of
Functional Managers and equivalent posts, not more than half would be Functional
Managers and they would not be in sufficient numbers to enable the Government to post
them in all Districts where a General Manager has been stationed.
39.2.9 The problem of breaking down of chain of command may also be
avoided by creating as many posts as there are General Managers in the scale of Rs.
12000-16500. This will ensure that only the General Managers would be benefited.
However, this solution is broadly similar to what the Industry Department has suggested
but the departmental proposal is slightly more costly as the pay scale of Joint Directors
would also have to be upgraded. Moreover, the cadre will not look as it does now. Instead
of 11 posts at Joint Director‟s level, there would be close to 55 posts including the 3 posts
of Additional Directors. Consequently, the number of posts in the grade of General
Managers/Deputy Directors/Functional Managers would be reduced by an equal number
and promotions will be very quick at the first level for the direct recruit in the basic grade
but slow thereafter.
39.2.10 Another alternative that may lead to a solution is to post the
senior most officers as General Managers and then the Functional Managers posted in
District Industries Centres could report to the Joint Director. Yet another alternative is to
directly recruit Functional Managers in their existing scale and they may then have no
hesitation in working under the promoted General Managers.
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39.2.11 In light of the prevailing situation and alternatives before
us, a decision needs to be taken. Having decided on pay scales already, we are hesitant in
undertaking any changes in pay scales or suggesting merger of two posts in two different
scales. An upgradation in the scale of General Managers and consequently that of Joint
Director, are likely to have repercussions within the Department and ripples would be felt
outside, as well. The Department may perhaps subsequently in the future, designate basic
grade officers of the Service as Functional Managers. But then the structure of the
Service also has to be hierarchical. In consequence of the notification of revised pay
scales, there are according to the Department, the same number of posts (187) in the first
and second tiers and only 11 and 3 respectively, at the third and fourth tier. An increase
of posts in the third tier, at the level of Joint Director, seems necessary. With due regard
to the circumstances prevailing, we offer two alternatives, one of which may be accepted
by the State Government. The first is to increase the strength of posts at the level of Joint
Director by the number of posts of General Managers. This would enable promotional
prospects to be evenly paced. The other alternative is to grant a special pay to the
General Managers, in recognition of their seniority. We recommend a special pay of Rs.
450 per month.
Industrial Extension Officer
39.3.1 We have mentioned earlier that the Industrial Extension Officers
and other posts/cadre form the feeder cadre for filling up 50% of the posts in the basic
grade of the Bihar Industries Service, the pay scale being Rs. 6500-10,500. The
Department has mentioned that the Industrial Extension Officers in the scale of Rs. 1500-
2750 number in all 270 and specific recruitment rules for recruiting them and their
promotion policy have not yet been framed. The recruitment qualification is graduation
(Mathematics/Economics). Against these 270 posts the opportunities of promotion seem
adequate because there are 203 posts in the basic grade of the Bihar Industries Service.
However, in addition to Industrial Extension Officers there are other posts with their
numbers detailed below who are eligible for promotion to the basic grade of the Bihar
Industries Service : -
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Sl.No. Post Nos. Pay Scale
(in Rs. )
1 Superintendent, Cottage Industries
Training Centre/ Model Wood
Workshops
42 1640-2900
2 Deputy Information Officer/Work
Superintendent/Pilot Project
Officer/ Lecturer, Tasar Institute/
Technical Officer
15 1640-2900
3 Sub-divisional Assistant Manager
Technical Officer (Handloom)
Deputy Information Officer
44
1
1
1640-2900
39.3.2 Under the Central Rules promotion to the basic grade of Rs. 2200-
4000 is available to only those who have put in 7 years service in the scale of Rs. 1640-
2900 and three years service is stipulated for those in the scale of Rs. 2000-3500. Among
the list of posts in Delhi Administration‟s Industries Department there are posts of State
Manager/Inspector, Industries/Handloom Inspector/Block Level Extension Officer who
are all now in the scale of either Rs. 4000-6000 or Rs. 4500-7000. The recruitment
qualification for all these posts is invariably a degree of a recognised University with two
years experience or at least a Second Class degree of a recognised University with
qualification in Technology/Engineering or Science or diploma in Textile technology
with three years experience in Handloom Industry. Therefore, there is nothing sacrosanct
about a degree being the essential qualification for posts in the pay scale of Rs. 5000-
8000. There could be posts in the scale of Rs. 4000-6000 where a degree is an essential
qualification if the post so requires. However, the Industrial Extension Officer is required
to be a graduate but the feeder cadre also consists of Technical Officers who are required
to be Engineers and are in the higher scale of the103 posts in the scale of Rs.5500-9000,
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15 posts of Technical and one post of Librarian are directly recruited by the Bihar Public
Service Commission. Then of the 44 posts of Assistant Managers, 22 are directly
recruited and the rest filled by promotion. The Assistant Managers are required to have a
B.Tech degree or M.B.A and these posts are filled 50% by direct recruitment. The Pilot
Project Officer is required to have a degree in silk technology, Therefore, not only the
required qualification of the Industrial Extension Officer is lower than many other posts
in the feeder cadre but the pay scale is also lower than that of Technical Officer, Pilot
Project Officer, Deputy Information Officer, etc.
39.3.3 The Department has now informed us that there are 103 posts in
the pay scale of Rs. 5500-9000 and the posts are as follows:-
Sl.No. Post Nos.
1 Technical Officer 15
2 Pilot Project Officer (Tassar) 24
3 Project Officer (Mulberry) 10
4 Publicity Extension Officer (Silk) 1
5 Senior Research Officer (Silk) 3
6 Superintendent (Silk) 2
7 Farm Superintendent(Silk) 1
8 Pilot Project Officer (Mulberry) 1
9 Technical Officer (Textile) 1
10 Sub-divisional Assistant Manager 44
11 Deputy Information Officer 1
39.3.4 These 103 posts are in the Directorate of Sericulture and elsewhere
and the personnel are eligible for promotion to the scale of Rs. 6500-10,500 which is the
basic grade of the Bihar Industries Service. We do not know how a common seniority
list is prepared given the different pay scales and different sources of recruitment. These
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Officers are eligible for promotion against 203 posts of Project Managers of District
Industries Centres, Assistant Director of Industries, Assistant Development Officers and
other posts.
Junior Class II Posts -- Feeder Cadre to the Bihar Industries Service
39.4.1 The Department has sent us a note dated 7.9.1998 where it has
been mentioned that the basic grade of the Bihar Industries Service has a strength of
202. Of the 202 posts 50% are directly recruited and the rest filled by promotion.
Promotion is given to the basic grade of the Service from the Assistant Manager,
Superintendent, Technical Officer, Pilot Project Officer, Farm Superintendent, Lecturer
,Silk University, Bhagalpur and equivalent posts . Posts in this category will have 2
posts in the ratio of 2:4:1. Senior selection grade posts of Industrial Extension Officers
will have 4 posts in this ratio and the one in this ratio forms the Statistical Assistants,
Supervisors and Economic Investigators. Now that there are no longer selection grades,
Industrial Extension Officers will be eligible for a promotion quota of 58 posts. The
Assistant Managers and others in the scale of Rs.5500-9000 are entitled to 29 posts and
the Statisticians to only 14 posts out of the 101 posts of the basic grade of the Service that
are filled by promotion. But the first group of officers in the scale of Rs.5500-9000
challenged this method of promotion in the High Court. The Hon‟ble Court declared ultra
vires the provision in Schedule IV of the Bihar Industries Service Cadre Rules, 1987,
whereby promotion was sought to be given to the basic cadre of the Service from senior
selection grade Industrial Extension Officers, Economic Investigators/ Statistical
Assistant/Supervisors. But the Industrial Extension Officers moved the Supreme Court
and the matter is yet to be decided.
39.4.2 The group of Officers in the scale of Rs. 5500-9000 also
approached the Patna High Court for merger of their cadre, posts and scales in the scale
of the basic grade of the Service, Rs. 2200-4000. The Hon‟ble Court directed the Finance
Commissioner to pass a reasoned order within three months. However, in his order dated
18.6.98 the Finance Commissioner was unwilling to effect a merger of scales as the
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Fitment Committee was expected to give its report soon and any merger of scales would
have far reaching repercussions. The Fitment Committee also did not concede the scale
of Rs. 6500-10500 for this category of officers. As things stand on date promotion to the
basic grade of the Service are at a standstill and will remain so till the Supreme Court
finally decides.
Artisans/Instructors/ Craftsmen
39.5.1 The problem with this Department, according to the present
Secretary, is that there are 90 categories of posts/cadres in Class III and IV. These 90
different posts are presently in 8 scales, earlier it was 12. Most of these posts are on the
67 Training Centres, earlier it was 200. The State Government have decided that with the
retirement of existing incumbents, the Centres will gradually be closed down. It has been
estimated that posts of 128 Peons/Night Guards, etc., 269 Skilled Artisans, 66 Skilled
Workers, 52 Clerk cum Typist, 157 Instructors/Highly Skilled Artisan, 9 Overseers, 5
Curators, 4 Survey Inspectors and 17 Superintendents will soon stand abolished with the
retirement of the present incumbents. The Department has not suggested any promotional
posts for them but has stated that till they retire Skilled Artisans should get promoted as
Highly Skilled Artisans and the latter should get the post of Senior Instructor on
promotion.
39.5.2 We come next to the cadre of Artisans, Skilled Technicians and
Skilled Instructors. For recruitment against the posts in the scale of Rs. 4000-6000/4500-
7000 the following are the essential qualification :-
(a) For Amber Charkha Instructor Matriculation with successful training in
Ambar Charkha operation and mechanism from any Institute recognised
by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission and two years practical
experience;
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(b) The Skilled Artisans in the pay scale of Rs. 3050-4590 are required to be
ITI Certificate holders in the relevant trade
(c) For the post of Sizing Instructor/ Weaving Instructor/ Dyeing Instructor
the educational qualification is Matriculation with diploma in Textile
Technology/Textile/ Dyeing and printing from a recognised Institute, one
year‟s practical experience or two years certificate in Textile Dyeing/
Weaving from any recognised Institute with two years practical
experience in the respective trade.
(d) For Senior Instructor (Paper Machine Art) the educational qualification is
a degree in Arts and Crafts of a recognised University with one year‟s
practical experience or diploma in Arts and Crafts from a recognised
Institute with two years practical experience (qualification relaxable in
case of persons with outstanding merit in Arts).
39.5.3 There are 339 Skilled Artisans in the scale of Rs. 950-1400, one
Moulder, one Packer and 3 Wood Mechanics in the scale of Rs. 950-1400 .In the next
scale of Rs. 975-1540 there are 37 Receptionists, 13 Skilled Artisans (Turners/ Fitters
etc.), 26 Skilled Artisan/Supervisors and one Tracer-cum-Blue Printer. 26 posts of
Organiser/Technical Organiser/Instructor/Senior Instructor/ Artisan and one Machine
Operator and 3 Mechanics are in the scale of Rs 1200-1800. There are a total of 117
posts of Correspondence Clerks, Tracers and Typists and 39 posts of Bill Clerks as well
as a similar number of Cashiers in the District Industries Centres which number 39.Then
there are 37 Highly Skilled Artisans, 185 Stenographers/Steno Typists, 142
Instructors/Senior Instructors/ Organisers/Technical Organisers, two Draftsmen in the
scale of Rs. 1320-2040. Two Loom Operators are in the scale of Rs. 1400-2300, one
Laboratory Assistant in the scale of Rs. 1400-2600 and there are other solitary posts in
the scale of Rs. 1400-2600 or Rs. 1500-2750. The Business Manager, the Instructor
(Ticuli Wood), Superintendent/Technical Superintendent and Chargeman are in the scale
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of Rs. 1400-2600 and some of the other posts in the scale of Rs. 1500-2750 are Curator,
Publicity Officer, Supervisor of Mines and Weaving Mechanist. We are not discussing
the promotion prospects of the 185 Stenographers in the District Industries Centres as
their promotion policy has been discussed already in the Chapter on Revenue and Land
Reforms.
39.5.4 According to the Department 22 posts of Pern Binder in the pay
scale of Rs. 2650-4000 are promoted against the post of Skilled Artisans in the pay
scale of Rs. 3050-4590. These Pern Binders are in the Directorate of Industries and the
posts of Skilled Artisans are in the Handloom Directorate. In the Sericulture Directorate
there are 24 posts of Keet Palak (Insect Rearer) cum Gardener, 3 posts of Reelers and two
posts of Microscopics in the pay scale of Rs. 800-1150 and they are required to be
literate with preference being given to persons trained in sericulture. The promotional
opportunities are post of Silk Instructor in the pay scale of Rs. 3050-4590 and thereafter
as Overseers in the pay scale of Rs. 4000-6000. There are only 18 posts of Skilled
Artisans in the Handloom Directorate in the pay scale of Rs. 3050-4590 and the
recruitment qualification is Matriculation with training in weaving. There is no mention
whether the posts are directly recruited or filled by promotion.
39.5.5 There are several posts of Assistant cum Producer cum Junior
Mechanical Operator, Boiler Helper, Machine Helper in the pay scale of Rs. 2650-4000
who are eligible for promotion as Skilled Artisan or Senior Mechanic and Boiler
Attendant in the Handloom Directorate. There is no information about how these 7 posts
of Assistant cum Producer who are non matriculates with experience in weaving, are
promoted as Skilled Artisans. These Skilled Artisans are then promoted as Senior
Instructors in the pay scale of Rs. 4000-6000 but what is the percentage of direct
recruitment and promotion have not been specified.
39.5.6 There are also 339 posts of Skilled Artisans in the Directorate of
Industries who are promoted as Senior Instructors. There are 4 posts of Senior
Instructors as well as a large number of 128 posts who are in the pay scale of Rs. 4000-
100
6000. All these are promotional posts and the recruitment qualification is I.T.I. Certificate
in the relevant trade. Hence it is presumed that these 339 Skilled Artisans get promoted
against 128 posts of Senior Instructors. However, other claimants for promotion as
Senior Instructors are Master Craftsmen, who are 25 in number in the pay scale of Rs.
3050-4590. The Department has also shown that 26 posts consisting of Senior Artisans,
Senior Instructor, Organiser, Lady Organiser, Technical Organiser and Senior Artisan are
also eligible for promotion against posts in the same scale as Senior Instructors. This is
probably an inadvertence and needs to be corrected.
39.5.7 According to the Finance Department Resolution No.660 dated
8.2.1999 there are Senior Instructors in Sericulture, Weaving, Paper Machine Craft,
Commercial Craft and Electroplating. We do not know in how many trades there are
Skilled Artisans and Senior Instructors. We also do not understand why these Skilled
Artisans cannot be promoted against the post of Highly Skilled Artisans in the higher
scale of Rs. 4000-6000. If 339 Skilled Artisans are getting promotions against 128 posts
of Senior Instructors then we consider that the promotional opportunities are adequate
because about 38% of the Artisans are getting promotion as Senior Instructors. From the
information available there are no higher posts than Senior Instructors. We are not in a
position to recommend posts higher than the scale of Rs. 4000-6000 for personnel who
are only having I.T.I. certificate in the concerned field. However, we recommend that if
the Department so wants higher posts could be created in the scale of Rs. 4500-7000 .
Assistant Superintendent
39.6.1 In Chapter 37, Volume II, Part II we recommended for the
Assistant Superintendent the pay scale of Rs. 5000-8000 provided the recruitment
qualification is a Degree in B.Sc.(Silk Technology). Even for the Industrial Extension
Officers we recommended the scale of Rs. 5000-8000 because the recruitment
qualification is a graduation degree in second class. Even the Textile Designer has been
placed in the scale of Rs. 5000-8000 and for this post we have with us the specific
recruitment qualification of the Central Government which mentions a Degree in Textile
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Technology of a recognised University or Diploma in Textile Chemistry/Handloom
Technology as well as 3 years practical experience. The age limit is 30 years and the post
is filled by promotion/transfer on deputation. If the post is filled by transfer then those
with 5 years service in the scale of Rs. 1400-2300 are eligible. Therefore, in the
Industries Department for all supervisory posts which have a hierarchy below to be
supervised, the pay scale is not below Rs. 4000-6000.
Graduate Enumerators
39.7.1 According to the information made available by the Department
the 18 Enumerators in the pay scale of Rs.3200-4900 with the qualification of a
Graduation in Economics/Mathematics/ Statistics/Commerce are eligible to be promoted
to the 87 posts of Economic Investigators who are in the pay scale of Rs. 5500-9000. All
posts of Economic Investigators are filled by promotion from the cadre of Junior
Statistical Assistant/Computer/Survey Inspector/Statistician. These posts form the feeder
cadre and the total number is 52. Hence 52 Statistical functionaries and 18 Graduate
Enumerators are promoted to 87 posts of Economic Investigators. This defies both logic
and sense because 75 posts cannot obviously fill up the posts of Economic Investigators
who number in all 87. If the department has other Class III posts who form the feeder
cadre for promotion to the post of Economic Investigators then it is another matter.
39.7.2 There are five posts of Investigator in the scale of Rs. 5000-8000
and they are required to do statistical work. It would be advisable to have them in future
on deputation from the Planning Department. In case these posts are direct recruitment
posts then they can be promoted as Economic Investigators in the higher scale of Rs.
5500-9000.
39.7.3 The 18 posts of Enumerators are eligible for promotion as Junior
Statistical Assistants and thereafter as Economic Investigators. There are in all 48 Junior
Statistical Assistants and 4 Survey Inspectors in the pay scale of Rs. 5000-8000 who
have a similar educational qualification as Economic Investigators. According to the
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Department the posts of Junior Statistical Assistants and Survey Inspectors are filled
either by direct recruitment or by promotion but the percentages have not been specified.
There are also 5 posts of Investigators in the pay scale of Rs. 5000-8000 in the Handloom
Directorate who are recruited similarly as the Junior Statistical Assistants and are eligible
for promotion as Economic Investigators and thereafter as Managers and finally as
Deputy Director, Industries.
39.7.4 We fail to understand how 18 posts of Enumerators can on
promotion fill the 48 posts of Junior Statistical Assistants and four posts of Survey
Inspectors. Still more surprising is the filling up of 87 posts of Economic Investigators
by promotion of 52 Junior Statistical Assistants and others. The Department has proposed
that the 18 Graduate Enumerators should be merged in the cadre and scale of Junior
Statistical Assistants. These posts then with 5 Investigators, 31 Technical Supervisors
(Handloom), 11 posts of Inspector, Quality Control and 270 posts of Industrial Extension
Officers be made eligible for promotion to the 87 posts of Economic Investigators. These
7 categories of posts add up to 387 posts and all except the Graduate Enumerators are in
the scale of Rs.5000-8000. To facilitate better promotional facilities the Department has
proposed that 44 posts of Assistant Managers, 42 posts of Superintendent, Cottage
Industry Training Centres against which only 11 are working at present and one post of
Information Officer, all in the pay scale of Rs.5500-9000 can form with 87 posts of
Economic Investigators, the promotional level for the 387 posts in the scale of Rs.5000-
8000. The posts in the scale of Rs.5500-9000 are proposed to be designated as Assistant
Managers. The extent of promotion would be according to the percentage of posts out of
the total in the feeder cadre of 387. However, we are not in favour of any merger of a
lower scale of Enumerators with a higher scale of Junior Statistical Assistants. After all
Graduate Enumerators are promoted to the next grade of Junior Statistical Assistants.
Future recruitments should take place with a reduced qualification and on basis of
recruitment qualification discussed in Chapter 12 on Planning and Development.
Secondly, till the apex Court of the land decides it does not appear appropriate now to
promote Industrial Extension Officers to a separate cadre other than the basic grade of the
Service.
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Posts in Class IV
39.8.1 The Department has reported that there are in all 358 Class IV
posts in the pay scale of Rs. 2550-3200 and they are required to read and write and
having qualification to ride bicycles. The recruitment qualification for Peons has been
discussed in Chapter V and needs to be followed after the State Government has accepted
our recommendations. The promotional posts demarcated by the Department are 39
Treasury Sarkars and 37 Bill Clerks. These 358 posts can also form the basic feeder
cadre for promotion against the solitary post of Dark Room Attendant, Packer cum
Attendant, Sorter as well as Packer provided they have the requisite skill. The post of
Treasury Sarkars are only to be filled by recruitment from Senior Peons who have some
experience of accounting, are well conversant with the work of Treasury and Banks and
can read and write Hindi as well as English.
39.8.2 We have dealt with the recruitment of Treasury Sarkars elsewhere
in Chapter 7 on Department of Personnel. We recommend the Department to provide for
the promotion of Daftaris from this cadre of Class IV personnel provided they are senior
Peons. The post of Record Suppliers in the pay scale of Rs. 2650-4000 can also be filled
by these Class IV personnel.
Gardener (Mali)
39.9.1 The Department has not suggested any promotional opportunities
for the post of Mali/Helper in the pay scale of Rs. 2650-4000. We find from the Finance
Department Resolution No.660 dated 8.2.1999 that the revised pay scale for the post of
Helper in the Model Carpentry /Blacksmithy/ Rural workshop/Common Facility Service
Centre is Rs. 2550-3200 while Pern Minder Helpers are in the pay scale of Rs. 2650-
4000. It is not known how Helpers have been shown not in the scale of Rs. 2550-3200
but in Rs. 2650-4000. According to the information given by the Department there is only
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one Mali and there is little that can we do about his future promotion. It would be more
appropriate to have Mali/Gardener promoted from Class IV personnel.
Miscellaneous Posts
39.10.1 The Department has not suggested any promotional opportunities
for the solitary post of Dark Room Attendant and Packer cum Attendant who are in the
pay scale of Rs. 2650-4000 as well as two posts of Sorters in the same pay scale. All
these are direct recruitment posts and the Department would have to consider
promotional opportunities for these three posts as well as the posts of Polisher cum
Painter in the pay scale of Rs. 2650-4000. There is one post of Packer, one post of
Moulder, three posts of Wood Machinist, one post of Tracer-cum-Blue Printer, one post
of Assistant Librarian, one post of Loom Fitter for which the Department has not
suggested any promotional posts though all these are direct recruitment posts in the pay
scale of Rs. 3050-4590. The 5th
Pay Commission as well as the Fitment Committee in its
earlier Report have recommended that the post of Tracer and Ferro Printer should be
done away with and we recommend that there should be no future appointments against
the post of Tracer –cum-Blue Printer.
39.10.2 The Handloom Promotion Officers are in the pay scale of Rs.
4500-7000 and required to be Matriculates with three years experience in
Handloom/Textile Technology with two years experience in the field of Textiles or
Matriculation with two years certificate in one of the trades mentioned above with three
years experience in the field of Textiles .
39.10.3 The Department has not suggested any promotional opportunities
for two posts of Draftsman and Saw Mill Bench Fitter in the pay scale of Rs. 4000-6000.
The same is the position for two posts of Loom Tackler in the scale of Rs. 1400-2300,
one post of Laboratory Assistant in the pay scale of Rs. 5000-8000, two posts of
Instructor ( Tikuli and Wood Craft), two posts of Supervisor, two posts of Technical
Supervisors, one post of Design Manager, one post of Engineer, one post of Charge
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Hand, one post of Photographer, one post of Machinist , one post of Weaving expert, one
post of Mine Supervisor and one post of Publicity Officer which are all direct recruitment
posts. The Department is required to suggest appropriate promotional opportunities for
these posts.
Clerical Cadre
39.11.1 In addition to the above posts there are 117 posts of
Correspondence Clerks, Tracers and Typist in the District Industries Centres and they are
eligible for promotion to 39 posts of Head Clerks. This is agreed to with two
observations. Posts of Tracers have to be abolished and no new recruitments are to be
made and Typists need to be designated as Upper Division Clerks before being promoted
as Head Clerks. We have already discussed the formation of a cadre for the mufassil
offices in Chapter 38. For the 39 posts of Bill Clerks in District Industries Centres, the
promotional posts are 39 Cashiers and the subsequent promotion is to 39 posts of
Accountants. We generally agree but Bill Clerks and Cashiers are in the same scale and
promotion as Accountants will be governed by the rules that we have recommended at
paragraph 5.19.1, Chapter 5 of this Report. There are 185 Steno Typists/Steno Clerks in
the District Industries Centres. Their promotional opportunities has been discussed on
Chapter 38 because a large number of Stenographers are available in the mufassil offices.
39.11.2 While dealing with the Department of Industries we had
recommended at paragraph 37.7.2 in Volume II, Part II that posts of Head Clerk-cum-
Accountant should not be held by one person and Head Clerks should be in the pay scale
of Rs. 1400-2300 so as to ensure pay differentiation between Clerks and Head Clerks.
The Finance Department in their Resolution No.660 dated 8.2.1999 at Annexure 3, Item
No.68 have also decided that no Head Clerk should simultaneously hold the posts of
Accountant. This may be implemented. Therefore, the Department would have to amend
its recruitment and promotion policy. We recommend that posts of 39 Head Clerks in the
District Industries Centres should be filled by promotion from the Clerical cadre but
Tracers and Typists should not be automatically eligible for promotion against posts of
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Head Clerks. We have recommended in the chapter on Road Construction Department
that posts of Tracers should be abolished and when the Clerical Service in Secretariat and
mufassil are organized, the Typists and Correspondence Clerks should be designated as
Upper Division Clerks if they are in the scale of Rs.4000-6000.
39.11.3 This Committee do not agree with the suggestions of the
department that Treasury Sarkars should be the feeder cadre for filling up the posts of
Bill Clerks and other posts in the clerical cadre. The reasons have been given while
dealing with the promotional opportunities of the clerical cadres in the field
establishments. We have also recommended that Bill Clerks with other cadres will be
designated as Upper Division Clerk and in the event of the Bihar Secretariat Clerical
Service being formed and getting underway, it would not be fair to recruit directly the
best available personnel.
Receptionist
39.12.1 There are 39 posts of Receptionists with Matriculation
qualification and the pay scale is Rs. 3050-4590. We have suggested at paragraph 2.5.1 of
Volume II ,Part II while dealing with the posts of Receptionists in the Home (Special)
Department that in future the Home Department will not appoint Receptionists and if
required they will be taken on deputation from the Department of Tourism. We have
discussed the pay scales of the cadre of Receptionists at paragraph 18.1.3 of Volume II,
Part II while dealing with the Department of Tourism. These cadre of Receptionists are
available in the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs and the Receptionists are
in the four scales of Rs. 4000-6000,Rs. 5500-9000, Rs. 7500-12,000 and Rs. 10,000-
15,200. For the Receptionists in the Tourism Department we have recommended the pay
scale of Rs. 4000-6000. The 39 Receptionists of this Department can be promoted against
suitably designated posts in the pay scale of Rs. 4000-6000 if there is a need for these
Senior Receptionists .We do not know what work is being done by these Receptionists in
the Department of Industries and though the Department has informed us that these posts
are filled both through direct recruitment and promotion, the percentages have not been
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indicated. But as it has been decided in the Department that these posts are not required,
no promotions need be given exclusively for this cadre. With the retirement of existing
Receptionists the posts will cease to be in existence.
Laboratory Assistant
39.13.1 The Finance Department have notified the pay scale for Laboratory
Assistant to be Rs. 4000-6000 as well as Rs. 4500-7000 and the latter scale is admissible
in the case of Laboratory Assistants in the Department of Industries for those who have
been recruited with a qualification of 10+2 with Science and Graduation in Science or
diploma in Engineering or any other subject with diploma in Laboratory technology.
The Department has informed us that these Laboratory Assistants do not have any
prescribed qualification and steps are being taken for laying down their educational
qualification. In such circumstances four Laboratory Assistants are without any
promotional opportunities. We recommend that they should be in the scale of Rs. 4000-
6000 instead of Rs. 4500-7000 unless, of course, they fulfil the recruitment qualifications
as mentioned.
Supervisors
39.13.2 The Department has informed us that there are two posts of
Supervisors in the pay scale of Rs. 4500-7000 who are required to have a Diploma in
Engineering and they are eligible for promotion against 11 posts of Inspectors, Quality
Marketing . According to the Department, these 11 posts of Inspectors do not have any
future promotional avenues. There is also no information regarding whether these posts
are filled by direct recruitment or by promotion.
Accountant
39.13.3 There are six posts of Inspector of Accounts in the pay scale of
Rs. 5000-8000 and these posts are filled by Accountants through promotion but there are
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only four posts of Accountants in the pre-revised scale of Rs. 1400-2300 and the revised
scale for these Accountants is Rs. 4000-6000.The pay scale of Rs. 4500-7000 is only for
Accountants in the Housing Department. However, the Department would have to ensure
that all the Accountants are promoted as Inspector of Accounts and the other posts
would have to be obtained on deputation or by transfer on deputation. We have
recommended elsewhere that a cadre of Accountants should be formed on the pattern of
what is available in the Indian Audit & Accounts Department so as to have an effective
system of preparation of accounts as well as ensuring that accounts are maintained
properly and according to established procedure.
Overseers and Instructors
39.13.4 According to the information made available by the Department,
24 posts of Insect Rearer-cum-Mali, three posts of Reeler, two posts of Microscopist,
three posts of Packer-cum-Weighman, two posts of Boiler Attendant, 26 posts of
Helpers, two posts of Reeler-cum- Spinner, four posts of Reeling Assistant, two posts of
Grainage Assistant, two posts of Reeling Assistant, 27 posts of Technicians, 34 posts of
Assistant- cum- Producers are all in the pay scale of Rs. 800-1150 and some of these pay
scales have been revised to Rs. 2650-4000 while the pay scale of certain categories have
not yet been revised. The Department has informed that there are 382 posts of Insect
Rearer (Keet Palak) and if these are included there are in all 510 posts in the scale of
Rs.2650-4000. The promotional facilities for these posts are Silk/Andi Instructors in the
pay scale of Rs. 3050-4590, thereafter as Overseers in the pay scale of Rs. 4000-6000 and
Supervisors who were previously in the pay scale of Rs. 1320-2040 are now in the pay
scale of Rs. 4000-6000. The posts available for promotion are 40 posts of Skilled
Instructors and 8 posts of Andi Instructors, all in the pay scale of Rs. 3050-4590 .
39.13.5 There are 186 posts of Overseers who have no promotional
avenues and these posts are filled partly by direct recruitment and partly by promotion,
but no specific percentages have been indicated. There are 78 posts of Supervisors in the
pay scale of Rs. 1320-2040 but these have also been notified the revised scale of Rs.
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4000-6000 . For direct recruits the qualification is Matriculation with certificate in
Weaving and 3 years experience. We are not sure how these 186 posts can get promotion
against 78 posts of Supervisors in the same scale. We recommend that if this promotional
tier is to be maintained then 50% posts of Overseers have to be directly recruited.
Insect Rearer (Keet Palak)
39.13.6 We have one post of Operator, two posts of Weavers, two post of
Yarn Cutter, 510 posts of Keet Palak, who are either to be promoted against the post of
Skilled Artisans or against the post of Skilled Instructor in Andi/Silk, both in the pay
scale of Rs. 3050-4590 . Only the Keet Palak and the Yarn Cutter are eligible for
promotion as Instructors in Sericulture. The Insect Reeler, numbering 510 are only
required to be literate with preference being given to six months trained personnel in
Sericulture and we are not sure whether the Department would like to promote them as
Instructors in Sericulture without the requisite qualification of I.T.I. certificate.The 510
posts of Keet Palak (Insect Rearer) are filled both by direct recruitment and promotion.
There are 196 posts of Peon/Night Guards/ Orderly Peon who may be promoted as Keet
Palak if they have six months traning in Sericulture. While these 196 posts are in the
scale of Rs.2550-3200, Keet Palaks are in the scale of Rs.2650-4000.
39.13.7 According to the Department in the Sericulture wing there are 510
posts of Keet Palak in the Tassar Centres, Keet Palak cum Mali in the Mulberry Centres,
Reeler, Helper, Microscopist, Reeler cum Spinner, Reeling Assistant, Grainage Assistant,
Technician and Assistant cum Producer. All these 510 posts are in the pay scale of Rs.
2650-4000 and are promoted to 86 posts of Reeling Assistant, Manager cum Secretary,
Instructor, Field Laboratory Assistant, Reeling Technician, Grainage Technician, Silk
Instructor, Andi Instructor and Technician. These number 86 in all and cannot be
considered adequate because given normal retirement and promotions, among the 510
there may be many who will not get any promotion at all. Either the promotional posts
have to be increased or else other posts would have to be identified for promoting those
in the pay scale of Rs. 2650-4000.
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Recommendations on Promotion Policy for Insect Rearer, Overseer and
Andi Instructor
39.14.1 The Department has proposed that as there are 290 posts of
Overseer, Instructor in Sericulture and Andi and equivalent posts, the 510 posts of Keet
Palak could be given promotion to these 290 posts if they are trained for one year, are
matriculates and have knowledge of Commodity Purchase Rules. The training will be
organized at Chaibasa‟s Sericulture Institute. However, only 50% of the 290 posts will be
filled by these trained Keet Palaks on promotion. Earlier Andi and Silk Instructors and
Overseers were in the same scale of Rs.975-1540 but after pay revision Overseers are in
the scale of Rs.4000-6000 and the Instructor in the scale of Rs.3050-4590. The
Department has proposed that the pay scale of the Instructors in Andi and Silk should be
increased to Rs.4000-6000. There are a total of 207 posts in these three grades. At
present these 207 posts are promoted to 103 posts of Assistant Superintendent and
Organizer but now these posts are also in the same scale of Rs.4000-6000. It has been
proposed that the Assistant Superintendents should be in the scale of Rs.4500-7000. The
Sericulture Directorate consists of three wings of Cultivation, Weaving and Dyeing and
Printing. The Department has proposed that the 103 posts referred to in the preceeding
paragraph should have facility of promotion to 98 posts of Assistant Superintendents in
the pay scale of Rs.5000-8000 provided they are science Graduates and have obtained a
Post Graduate Diploma from Centtral Silk Board‟s Training Institute at Ranchi or from
Berhampore in West Bengal. The posts in the scale of Rs.5000-8000 will then have
promotion to 45 posts in the scale of Rs.5500-9000.
Projector Operator
39.15.1 The pay scale of Projecter Operator in the Department of
Sugarcane is in the scale of Rs. 4000-6000 and the Projector Operator in the Industries
Department is in the scale of Rs. 4500-7000. We have no information regarding the
number of posts in each grade in the two Departments under consideration. According to
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GSR No.636 dated 26.6.1981, the Projector Operator in the National Fire Service
College, Nagpur is in the pay scale of Rs. 4000-6000. The essential qualification is
Matriculation or equivalent, preferable with science subjects, valid licence for operating
Film Projector, diploma in Radio Mechanic Course and 5 years experience as Projector
Operator/ Electrician and general Engineering or allied audio visual experience. The
posts are filled by direct recruitment and desirable knowledge of working of Projector,
Tape Rcorder as well as electrical instruments relevant to the job. Hence for the Projector
Operator in the Industries Department and the posts of Projector Operator elsewhere in
Bihar, should be filled by direct recruitment. If there are large number of Projector
Operators then some posts of Senior Projector Operators should be created for providing
promotional opportunities. Without actual figure it is difficult to make any
recommendations.
Posts in Directorate of Technical Development
39.15.2 In the Technical Directorate of the Industries Department there are
a large number of non-technical and technical posts. We have no comments to offer on 13
posts of Choukidars/Orderly Peons/Chaprasi, four posts of Typist-cum-Clerk and an
equal number of posts of Head Clerks cum Store Keeper in the pay scale of Rs. 4500-
7000, 24 posts of Routine Clerks now in the revised pay scale of Rs. 4000-6000, 14 posts
of Bill Clerks now in the pay scale of Rs. 4000-6000, 38 posts of Typists, Head Typists,
four posts of Accountant, one post of Receptionist Clerk, one post of Draftsman, 23 posts
of Personal Assistants, 102 posts of Assistants and 196 posts of Peon, Night Guard,
Office Peon and Chaprasi, 11 posts of Head Clerk, 45 posts of Clerk, 96 posts of
Accountant-cum-Clerk, 20 posts of Accountants 8 posts of Store Keepers, five posts of
Typists, three posts of Cashier, two posts of Store Keeper, one post of Head Clerk and
one post of Accountant. All these cadres are common and their promotional opportunities
have been discussed in various Chapters of this Report (chapters 5 and 7).
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Directorate of Handloom
39.16.1 In the Directorate of Handloom there are about 15-16
Weavers Training Centres, five offices of Deputy Development Officers, two plants at
Biharsharif and Darbhanga and a Design Centre in Patna.
39.16.2 In this Directorate there are 44 posts of Peon cum Night
Guard, Orderly Peon, Night Guard, Gateman, Store Attendant and Sweeper.The
promotional posts for them are only one post of Daftary in the pay scale of Rs. 2610-
3540. The Department has indicated the scale of Daftary in the pay scale of Rs. 2650-
4000 but this is a mistake. The Department has proposed that Machine Helpers (20
posts), Junior Machine Operator(4 posts ) and one post of Daftary could be the
promotional posts for 44 Class IV posts. The Boiler Helper, who has got experience of
Boilers should be a direct recruit post as it is a solitary one. Seven posts of Assistant-
cum- Producer in the pay scale of Rs. 2650-4000 are in the Centres and the posts should
be filled by direct recruitment from Matriculates who have got some experience of
weaving. However, the posts of Junior Machine Operator, Assistant cum Producer, Boiler
Helper, Machine Helper are not shown in the scale of Rs. 2650-4000 in Finance
Department Resolution No. 660 dated 8.2.1999 as claimed by the Department. The
Assistant cum Producer, if he is in the pay scale of Rs. 2650-4000 could be promoted
against the existing 18 posts of Skilled Artisans in the pay scale of Rs. 3050-4590.
39.16.3 We agree with the proposal of the Department that 44 Class IV
posts should have promotional opportunities to the 33 posts in the scale of Rs.2650-4000.
The 4 posts of Senior Machine Operator, 5 posts of Jeep/Van Driver could be filled by
promotion of Junior Machine Operators and Machine Helpers if they possess the requisite
skill /licence. Wherever necessary ITI certificate will be insisted upon.
39.16.4 There are 9 posts of Carpenter, two posts of Boiler
Assistant, four posts of Senior Machine Operator and one post of Mechanic in the pay
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scale of Rs. 3050-4590. For the Carpenters we recommend that the pay scale of Rs. 3050-
4590 will in future not be given to any one who is less than a Matriculate with I.T.I.
certificate. The same will be applicable for the Senior Machine Operator who can be
promoted from the post of Machine Helper if he has an I.T.I. certificate. The Mechanic
will invariably have to have an I.T.I. certificate in machine trade. As regards the Boiler
Assistant we only have information about the recruitment qualification at Paper Security
Mill at Hoshangabad. The Mate to the Boilerman is required to have a Matriculation
with a National Trade Certificate in Fitter/Mechanic/ Boiler Trade as well as two years
experience and the post is in the pay scale of Rs. 3050-4590. The Boiler Grade III is in
the pay scale of Rs. 4000-6000. The Assistant Boilerman in the pay scale of Rs. 1150-
1660 (pre-revised) in the Central Government is required to have a Second Class
Certificate of competency granted under State Boiler Attendant Rules as well as
Matriculation or equivalent certificate. The Highly Skilled Boilerman in the scale of Rs.
4500-7000 is expected to have a First Class certificate of competency. We recommend
that the Boiler Attendant should also have a certificate of competency under the State
Boiler Attendant Rules and the post should be filled by direct recruitment. However, the
Boiler Helper in a lower scale can be promoted if he/she has the requisite qualification .
39.16.5 There are 18 posts of Skilled Artisans and one post of
Dyeing Jobber who are required to be Matriculates and skilled in the requisite trade. 20%
posts of Skilled Artisans are in the pay scale of Rs. 3050-4590 and posts are filled by
promotion and the rest by direct recruitment. The Assistant-cum-Producer will be eligible
for promotion as Skilled Artisan provided he is a Matriculate. The post of Dyeing Jobber
should be a direct recruitment post. There are 27 posts of Senior Instructor in the pay
scale of Rs. 4000-6000 and the required qualification is Matriculation with training of
two years. 50% posts are to be filled by direct recruitment and 50% by promotion from
Skilled Artisans. There are also three posts of Skilled Weavers in the pay scale of Rs.
4000-6000 who are required to be Matriculates with training and all the posts are filled
by direct recruitment. There are three posts of Skilled Artisan and two Skilled Weavers,
in the scale of Rs. 4000-6000. These posts will be filled by promotion from the post of
Skilled Artisan in the pay scale of Rs. 3050-4590. The solitary post of Finishing Jobber/
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Fitter and Electrical Mechanic in the pay scale of Rs. 4000-6000 are direct recruit posts
and all the three have to have Matriculation with I.T.I. training. Only for the post of
Finishing Jobber can the post of Dyeing Jobber in the pay scale of Rs. 3050-4590 be a
promotional post if he has the requisite skill and experience. In the Directorate of
Industries of Delhi Administration the Dyeing cum Printer is in the scale of Rs. 4000-
6000 and is required to be a Matriculate with a diploma in Textile dyeing and training
from any Institute recognised by the Government and two years practical experience in
Dyeing. If the State Government wants this could be the recruitment qualification for
Finishing Jobber and Dyeing Jobber and if the latter has the qualification, then he could
be promoted as Finishing Jobber.
In all there are 32 posts in the scale of Rs.4000-6000 Other than
the Fitter and Electric Mechanic, the 30 posts could be given promotion to 50% of the 31
posts of Technical Assistant/Supervisor in the scale of Rs.5000-8000.
Clerical Cadres
39.16.6 There are 31 posts of Store Keeper, Accountant cum
Treasurer, Accountant cum-Store Keeper, Typist cum Clerk, Typist, Store Keeper cum
Typist, Cashier and Ledger Keeper who only have Matriculation as their requisite
qualification but for them no promotional avenues have been recommended though they
are in the pay scale of Rs. 4000-6000. Available promotional posts are only two posts of
Head Clerks and there must be other posts in the Department against which they could be
promoted. We have already dealt with the cadre of Store Keepers, Clerks, Accountants,
Cashiers elsewhere in Chapter 5. The post of Ledger Keeper is similar to the work that is
being done by the Clerk. We only recommend that the Accountant should not be made
Cashier and Store Keepers should not continue indefinitely against their posts and it
should be rotated and accounts kept of whatever the stores consist of. We recommend
that instead of four posts of Store Keepers there could be according to requirement, more
posts but then designations like Accountant cum- Store Keeper or Store Keeper –cum-
Typist should be dispensed with. The post of Store Keepers and Clerks and Accountants
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should be filled by transfer from those who can type at specified speed as well as have
some knowledge of Accounts and Store Keeping in case recruitment is to be made
against posts of Store Keepers. In the Central Government there are only few offices
where Typists are directly recruited and generally it is the Lower Division Clerk who
does the work of typing. There would be no need of Typists if recruitment of Clerks is
made from those who know typing at a specified speed.
Assistant Supervisors
39.17.1 There are two posts of Assistant Supervisors in the scale of Rs.
4000-6000 and they are to be recruited from those who have Matriculation with training
in Weaving. We recommend that as the pay scale of Weaving Instructor in the Delhi
Administration‟s „Office of Directorate of Industries is in the same scale, the Senior
Instructor and the Assistant Supervisor in the pay scale of Rs. 4000-6000 should have
Matriculation, a diploma in Textile Dyeing and Printing from a recognised Institute and
also have one year‟s practical experience or certificate in Textile Dyeing from a
recognised institution with two years experience. Generally these posts are filled by
promotion from Expert Weavers who have at least two years experience. However , we
recommend that as the posts will be filled 50% by direct recruitment and 50% by
promotion, the recruitment qualifications for both the categories should be the same.
39.17.2 There are 8 posts of Supervisors, 17 posts of Technical
Supervisor and two posts of Weaving Specialists who are in the pay scale of Rs. 5000-
8000 and the recruitment qualification is Diploma in Handloom Technology or degree in
Textiles. In all there are 41 posts in the scale of Rs.5000-8000. However, at present there
is only one post of Technical Officer in the scale of Rs.5500-9000 available for
promotion. The Department proposes to increase the number of posts in this scale and
grade. As Senior Instructors and Assistant Supervisors are in the pay scale of Rs. 4000-
6000 and are being directly recruited from those who have diploma in Textile technology,
50% of these 27 posts could be filled by direct recruitment and the rest by promotion. If
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the Department so wants, all these three categories of posts could be designated as
Supervisor.
Sizing Jobber
39.18.1 The post of Sizing Jobber in the pay scale of Rs. 5000-8000 is
filled by direct recruitment from those who have either a three years diploma in Silk
Textile or are B.Sc. (Silk). However, we have been informed that the degree of B.Sc.
given by the Nathnagar Institute has not been recognised by the AICTE. Similarly the
State Government also should not, in future, recognise this B.Sc. (Silk) from Nathnagar
Institute as a valid qualification.
Electrician and Foreman
39.19.1 The posts of Electrical Mechanic /Electrician, Foreman and
Screen Cutter in the pay scale of Rs. 5000-8000 have the qualification of diploma in
either Machine or Electrical or Textiles. The Department would need to decide whether
the post of Foreman could be a promotional post because generally in the work place a
directly recruited Foreman may have problems in managing work. All these posts are
direct recruitment posts and nothing further needs to be said unless of course the
Department wants to fill up these posts by promotion from those who fulfil the requisite
qualification indicated for direct recruitment. In that case the Electrician in the pay scale
of Rs. 4000-6000 could be promoted as Senior Electrician, in the scale of Rs. 5000-8000.
The Screen Cutter can be designated as Technical Assistant and could be promotional
posts for Assistant Supervisor/Senior Instructors and the post of Foreman would go to the
Fitters or other categories on their promotion.
Designers
39.20.1 There are 20 Designers who are required to be Matriculate with
Diploma in Fine Arts and the Department have not suggested any promotional posts. The
Designers in the Central Government are in the pay scale of Rs. 1640-2900 and required
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to have a degree in Textile and Textile Technology or diploma in Textiles from a
recognised institution with three years practical experience in design, craft making, card
cutting and smooth weaving of designs in a concern of repute. In case the posts are filled
by promotion in the Central Government then the departmental Master Craftsmen and
Handloom Promotion Officer in the scale of Rs. 4500-7000 with 5 years regular service
are eligible along with outsiders but have to possess educational qualification and
experience prescribed.
39.20.2 There are solitary posts of Textile Designer and Art Designer in
the pay scale of Rs. 5000-8000. There are two posts each of Printing Master, Dyeing
Master, Sizing Master and Finishing Master in the pay scale of Rs. 5000-8000. The
recruitment qualification is Diploma in Textile Technology/Diploma in Handloom
Technology or Diploma in Fine Arts. There are also two posts of Designer in the pay
scale of Rs. 5000-8000 for whom diploma in Textile Technology is the prescribed
qualification. As the post is only of Designer, the Department if it so wants, can frame a
promotion policy for these Designers with the designation of Senior Designer. In the
Delhi Administration the Designers are in the pay scale of Rs. 5500-9000 with the
qualification of Matriculation or equivalent, degree in Textile Technology from a
recognized University or equivalent or Diploma in Textile Chemistry/Textile
Technology/Handloom Technology from a recognized Institute or equivalent and three
years practical experience in designing, craft making, card cutting and smooth weaving
and preparing design in a concern of repute. The Department has suggested that these
posts numbering in all 12 could form the feeder posts for promotion against the posts of
Manager/Assistant Director/Deputy Development Officer (Handloom). However, we feel
that promotions should be given if they fulfil the requisite qualification laid down for
direct recruitment in the Bihar Industries Service Cadre.
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40.1.1 Judged against accepted health indicators, Bihar alongwith a few
other States, are well below the average. In this context the role of the Health, Medical
Education and Family Welfare Department is crucial in the development of the State. Not
only does Bihar have a very high fertility rate but the fact that Bihar is also poor means
that public health, sanitation as well as adulteration of food stuffs will require constant
surveillance. But from whatever interaction we have had with the Department, it is
apparent that the existing infrastructure is wanting and personnel of this Department are
not adequately qualified and trained to handle these matters with desired competence.
Not only do we find hospitals, public health Dispensaries and primary health centres
without medicines and the proper infrastructure, there are many offices of this
Department which do not have a building of their own. But the expectations of the
employees regarding safeguarding their promotional opportunities is extremely high.
40.1.2 Inspite of our best efforts we have not been able to cover all posts.
We are also not in a position to express the feeling that the Department appreciates the
numerous problems associated with health care, public health, sanitation, medical
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education and family welfare. Even if the Department is aware of these problems, there is
no appreciation in the Department regarding what type of response and from which
category of staff is expected. Given our limitations, we have discussed below the
promotional opportunities of the personnel under this Department.
Dental Doctors
40.2.1 In paragraph 38.4.5 in Volume II, Part II of our Report we had
observed as follows :-
“ as the 5th
Central Pay Commission have allowed to Dental
Doctors the same pay scales that have been allowed to the Medical Doctors, we
accordingly recommend the same scales for the Dental Surgeons as we have
recommended for the Medical Doctors However, as the higher pay scales beyond the
basic grade for the Dental Doctors are only selection grade posts, we are not in a
position to recommend at this stage what the pay scale of the higher grades should be.
But we are recommending that if the posts in the higher grades are mentioned in the
Cadre Rules, they will have the same pay scales as we have allowed to the Medical
Doctors. If the posts are merely designated as selection grades then we will be
submitting our recommendations separately regarding the promotion policy for the
Dental Doctors. ”
Central Recruitment and Promotion Rules
40.2.2 We now have with us GSR 53 dated 3.2.1998 of the Ministry of
Health and Family Welfare wherein Recruitment Rules,1997 have been notified in
respect of posts in Dental discipline in the Central Government Health Scheme, Dr.
R.M.L. Hospital, New Delhi, Safdarjang Hospital, New Delhi, Lady Hardinge Medical
College and Smt. Sucheta Kripalani Hospital, New Delhi, as well as Jawaharlal Institute
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of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry. This G.S.R. contains
Recruitment Rules and pay scales of the following categories:-
(a) Dental Surgeon - Rs. 2200-4000 + Non Practising Allowance
(N.P.A.)
(b) Junior Staff Surgeon (Dental) - Rs. 3000-4500 + N.P.A.
(c) Staff Surgeon (Dental) - Rs. 3700-5000 + N.P.A.
(d) Consultant in Dental Surgery - Rs. 5900-6700 +N.P.A.
(e) Assistant Professor - Rs. 3000-4500 + N.P.A.
(f) Associate Professor - Rs. 3700-5000 +N.P.A.
(g) Professor – Rs. 4500-5700 + N.P.A.
40.2.3 In G.S.R. 53. dated 3.2.1998, referred to above, the posts of
Dental Surgeons in the pay scale of Rs. 2200-4000 are distributed as follows:-
Sl.No. Hospital No. of Post
1 Central Government Health Scheme 25
2 Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi 3
3 Safdarjang Hospital, New Delhi 2
4 Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical
Education and Research, Pondicherry
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40.2.4 According to the Recruitment Rules of the Ministry of Health and
Family Welfare as notified on 3.2.1998 the Dental Surgeons are recruited in the basic
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grade of Rs. 2200-4000 and these are Group A gazetted non ministerial posts. The
essential qualification is registration with the Dental Council and qualification included
in Part I or Part II of the Schedule of the Dentists Act. The Doctors are not to exceed 35
years of age and it is relaxable up to 5 years for Government servants. Recruitment is
made both directly and from those having 3 years regular service in posts in the scale of
Rs. 2000-3500 or equivalent. Possessing of educational qualification and experience
prescribed for direct recruits are applicable when appointed on transfer on deputation
basis.
40.2.5 The Junior Staff Surgeon ( Dental) is required to be a Dental
Surgeon with 4 years regular service in the grade. Promotion to this post is on in situ
basis without linkage to vacancies. Consultation with the Union Public Service
Commission is not necessary and the Departmental Promotion Committee for promotion
consists of the Additional Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare as Chairman,
Director General of Health Services or his nominee as Member and the third Member is
Joint Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. For promotion as Staff Surgeon
Dental in the next higher scale, promotion is once again on in situ basis without linkage
to vacancies and from Junior Staff Surgeon (Dental) with 6 years regular service in the
grade or 10 years combined regular service as Dental Surgeon and Junior Staff Surgeon
(Dental) out of which 2 years regular service shall be as Junior Staff Surgeon (Dental).
The Departmental Promotion Committee is the same as in the case of promotion to the
Junior Staff Surgeon (Dental), and once again it has been indicated that consultation with
Union Public Service Commission is not necessary.
40.2.6 Consultant in Dental Surgery is the next higher post and
appointment is to be made from those Government Servants not above 50 years of age.
The essential qualifications include a Post Graduate Degree in Dental Surgery from a
recognised University/ Institution or equivalent, registration with Dental Council, 16
years experience of Dental work in a hospital or private practice as well as qualification
included in Part I or Part II of Schedule to the Dentists Act,1948. In case of transfer on
deputation (including short term contract) the officers under Central/State
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Government/Universities/Recognised Research Institutions /Public Sector Undertakings
/Semi Government Autonomous or statutory Organisations, a Doctor would have to hold
analogous posts on regular basis or with 3 years regular service in posts in the scale of
Rs. 4500-5700 or equivalent or with 8 years regular service in posts in the pay scale of
Rs. 3700-5000 or equivalent and have to possess the educational qualification and
experience laid down for direct recruitment.The Departmental Promotion Committee
consists of Chairman/Member of Union Public Service Commission, Secretary or his
nominee of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare as well as Director General Health
Services/Additional Director General, Health Services as Member. Consultation with
Union Public Service Commission is necessary and promotion is made to the post of
Consultant from Staff Surgeon (Dental) with 6 years regular service in the grade. The
mode of recruitment is promotion failing which by transfer on deputation, failing both, by
direct recruitment. For the Consultant, if directly recruited, the probation period is one
year and the Departmental Promotion Committee for confirmation consists of Additional
Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare as Chairman, Director General Health
Services or his nominee as Member. The proceedings of the DPC for confirmation of a
direct recruit are required to be sent to the Union Public Service Commission for
approval.
40.2.7 For teaching posts like Assistant Professor, Associate Professor,
and Professor Rules have been separately framed and have been notified in GSR No.53
dated 3.2.1998. An Assistant Professor is required to have a qualification included in Part
I or Part II of the Schedule to the Dentists Act.1948, Post Graduate Degree in Dental
Surgery from a recognised University/Institution or equivalent, registration with the
Dental Council and 3 years teaching experience in the speciality as Tutor/Demonstrator/
Registrar/ Senior Resident/Lecturer after requisite Post Graduate qualification. In case
direct recruitment is not possible then Doctors with the educational qualification and with
experience prescribed for direct recruitments and having 5 years regular service in posts
in the scale of Rs. 2200-4000 or equivalent will be eligible. The age limit is 40 years and
relaxable upto 5 years for Government servants. The Departmental Promotion Committee
consists of Additional Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare as Chairman and
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the two other Members are Additional Director General, Health Services and Joint
Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Consultation with the Union
Public Service Commission is necessary for appointment as Assistant Professor and
qualifications are also relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service
Commission. In case of candidates otherwise well qualified for posts of Associate
Professor, promotion is on in situ basis without linkage to the vacancies and an
Assistant Professor with five years regular service in the grade is eligible for promotion.
The Departmental Promotion Committee consists of Secretary/Additional Secretary,
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Director General Health Services/Additional
Director General of Health Services and Joint Secretary of the Ministry. In this case
consultation with Union Public Service Commission is not necessary. For Professors,
promotion is on in situ basis without linkage to the vacancies and an Associate Professor
with 6 years regular service in the grade or Associate Professor with 10 years combined
regular service in the grade of Associate Professor and Assistant Professor and minimum
two years regular service in the grade of Associate Professor are eligible for promotion.
40.2.8 In the Central Rules which we have just referred to, a Dental
Surgeon gets two promotions as Junior Staff Surgeon (Dental) and Staff Surgeon (Dental)
and the posts of Consultant is filled by promotion or transfer on deputation or failing
both, by direct recruitment. For promotion in the two grades below Consultant it is on in
situ basis without linkage to vacancies. No Consultant is appointed unless he has 16 years
of experience of dental work in a hospital or private practice as well as a Post Graduate
degree in Dental Surgery. For Consultants administrative experience is also desirable. A
Dental Doctor is assured of promotion as Staff Surgeon in the scale of Rs. 3700-5000
with Non- Practicing Allowance within a time frame of 10 years provided regular
departmental promotions are given.
Pay Scales in Bihar
40.2.9 The Finance Department of the Bihar Government in their
Resolution No.781 dated 8.2.1996 have categorised the Dental Doctors into four grades
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and these four grades correspond to the scales of pay of teaching personnel of the Dental
Doctors. The following table gives the designation and the existing scales :-
Sl.No Post Pay Scale (in Rs. )
1 Basic grade/Tutor 2200-4000
2 Junior Selection Grade/Lecturer 3000-4500
3 Senior Selection Grade/Professor 4100-5300
4 Super Time Scale/Principal 4300-5550
40.2.10 In contrast to the Centre no posts stand created in the scale of Rs.
3700-5000 as well as the higher scale of Rs. 4500-5700 and beyond in Bihar. According
to information made available by the Health Department there is one Principal, four
Professors against the strength of 7, Lecturers numbering 6 and 6 Tutors, though the
sanctioned strength of Tutors is 8. The sanctioned strength of Dental Doctors in the State
who are available in the sole Dental College of the State is 22. At present only 17 are
working. There are other Dental Doctors in the State but their number is not as large as
the M.B.B.S. Doctors. According to information made available to us by the Association
of Dental Doctors their strength is 115 as on 1.4.1995.
Existing Promotion and Recruitment Rules in Bihar
40.2.11 The Bihar Dental Service Association under the signature of their
Chairman, Dr. Nandlal and Secretary, B.K.Singh, had submitted a representation
regarding their pay scales. The Association has submitted a request that they only have
three promotion facilities whereas in the Bihar Health Service the promotions are more.
In the Bihar Health Service, there are five posts of Joint Director, five posts of Additional
Director, one post each of Director and Director-in-Chief which have not been provided
to the Bihar Dental Doctors. While notifying the eligibility period for promotion in the
three selection grades the Department of Personnel in their order dated 14.11.1974
mentioned that for promotion to the junior selection grade a minimum of 5 years is
required. For promotion to the senior selection grade, a minimum of three years service is
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required and for promotion to the super time scale of two and half percent, 3 years
service is required. This does not match the Central scheme as a Junior Staff Surgeon
(Dental) cannot become so before having put in four years regular service as Dental
Surgeon. For promotion as Staff Surgeon (Dental) six years service as Junior Staff
Surgeon (Dental) is required and for Consultants 8 years service in the scale of Rs. 3700-
5000 or 3 years regular service in posts in the scale of Rs. 4500-5700 is required in the
Centre.
40.2.12 Among the papers that have been furnished by the Department of
Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare of Bihar there is nothing on record to
show how the Dental Surgeons are appointed or promoted in various grades. We only
have with us the constitution of the Departmental Promotion Committee for promotion
when time bound promotions are to be given . For time bound promotion, the Committee
is headed by the Health Commissioner and three other members are Additional Secretary/
Deputy Secretary, Director in Chief of the Health Services as well as a Scheduled Caste
or Scheduled Tribe Member nominated by the Department of Personnel who is at least in
the rank of Deputy Secretary. For promotion to selection grade posts the Committee is
headed by the Chairman, Bihar Public Service Commission or Chairman of Bihar Public
Enterprises Bureau, and the five other members are the Secretary, Health Department,
Secretary, Human Resources Development, Additional Secretary Health Department,
incharge of establishment and one Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Officer nominated
by the Personnel Department as well as the Director in Chief, Health Services.
40.2.13 In Bihar technically according to existing orders a promotion in
the super time scale should take at the minimum 11 years. We recommend that for
Dental Surgeons who are in non -teaching and for Teachers in the State Government , as
indicated above, the Central rules should be adopted. In the Central Rules there is a
provision while considering in situ promotion that when juniors who have completed
their qualifying eligibility service are being considered for promotion, seniors alongwith
would also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying/
eligibility period by more than half of such qualifying/ eligibility service or 2 years,
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whichever is less and have successfully completed their probation period for promotion
to the next grade along with their juniors who have already completed such
qualifying/eligibility service. This should also be followed for promotion of Dental
Doctors in Bihar. Therefore, the pay scale of Assistant Professor will be Rs. 10,000-
15,200 that of Associate Professor Rs. 12000-16,500 and of Professor Rs. 14300-18300,
subject to attainment of the educational qualifications as prescribed in the Centre.
Changes in Designation
40.2.13 In the Finance Department Resolution No.660 dated 8.2.1999 the
basic grade of the Dental Surgeon has been notified as Rs. 6500-10500 and the Lecturers
are in the scale of Rs. 10,000-15,200. As Assistant Professors in the Centre can only be
considered for appointment as Assistant Professor after 3 years teaching experience with
requisite Post Graduate qualification, Lecturers have to be renamed as Assistant
Professors provided they have the same qualification as Assistant Professors in the
Centre. In the non-teaching side there would be two promotions without linkage to
vacancies and the post of Consultant would now go to the Doctors who have to put in at
least 6 years regular service in the scale of Rs. 3700-5000 but with the limitation that the
scale applicable would be Rs. 14300-18300. As and when appropriate rules are framed on
the pattern of the Centre with provision for both transfer on deputation /promotion as
well as direct recruitment, the pay scale that can be allowed to the Consultant is Rs.
5900-6700 provided there is a justification for the creation of post of Consultant
depending on the work load. This would place the Dental Doctors in the same pay scales
as Doctors in the non- clinical and clinical side of the Bihar Health Service up to
Professors. If this recommendation is followed then the Dental Doctors in the scale of
Rs. 3000-4500 will be promoted not to the scale of Rs. 4100-5300 but to the scale of Rs.
3700-5000. We have also submitted our recommendations on Non Practicsng Allowance
and this will hold good in respect of Non- Practicsng Allowance for Dental Doctors also
after the Government takes a comprehensive view on our recommendations.
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Recommendations
40.2.14 This is another area where according to this Committee the needs
of the citizens have been ignored. 115 Dental Doctors for a State with the size and
population of Bihar is insignificant. We recommend that each Referral Hospital, each
Sub-divisional Hospital and each District Hospital of the State should invariably have
Dental Surgeons. Each District Hospital should also have two Staff Nurses or Dental
Technicians, one Attendant and one Sweeper to help the Dental Doctors. In the Centre
posts of Dental Surgeon is in the basic grade, Junior Staff Surgeons are in the scale of
Rs.10,000-15,200 and Dental Staff Surgeons are in the scale of Rs.12,000-16,500.
Therefore, each Referral Hospital should have at least one Dental Surgeon and the
District Hospitals should have one Dental Staff Surgeon who will be assisted by a Junior
Staff Surgeon and a Dental Surgeon. To start with Sub-divisional Hospitals can have one
post of Dental Surgeon and depending on the number of patients and the available
facilities, the number of Dental Doctors could be increased.
40.2.15 For the Dental College instead of one Professor there should be six
for the six disciplines, nine Associate Professors and six Dental Surgeons in the basic
grade instead of the existing strength of 7. There are 6 Lecturers in the scale of
Rs.10,000-15,200 who could be given the designation of Assistant Professor or Junior
Staff Surgeon Dental. We also recommend that all the nine Medical Colleges and
Hospitals of the State should have at least two Dental Doctors comprising one Dental
Surgeon and one Junior Staff Surgeon. If posts of Dental Doctors do not stand created,
then this should be done.
40.2.16 In view of above recommendations the number of Dental Doctors
will need to be increased from the existing strength of 115 to 446. The numbers have
been worked out on the basis of the above discussions. At present there is only one
Dental College in the State which does not absorb more than 40 students annually. The
B.D.S. course is a 4 years course and there is need to also start M.D.S. courses. The
Regulation of 1983 of the Dental Council of India provides that in M.D. course in each
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speciality there shall not be more than 2 students per graduate teacher per year. We have
ascertained from the Health Department that at present no teaching is given in the Dental
College in Bihar for M.D.S. degree. At present all the Dental Colleges are having only
non-Post- graduate courses. The Central Government have prescribed for teaching posts
like Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor a post-graduate degree. It is
only in respect of Tutor/Demonstrator/Registrar/ Senior Resident/Lecturer that Post-
graduate qualification is not prescribed for appointment. According to the rules in the
Centre which Bihar Government has in principle adopted, Post-graduate qualification is a
must. There is little that we can do except recommending that the Dental Council of India
guidelines should be adopted. We recommend that Post- graduate qualification for
whichever teaching post is recommended by the Dental Council should be made a
mandatory qualification before promotions could be given to Dental Surgeons/ Doctors
according to what we have discussed.
Laboratory Attendant
40.3.1 The Fitment Committee had in Chapter 38.26.4 of Volume II, Part
II discussed the pay scale of Laboratory Attendants and had recommended that all such
Laboratory Attendants in the pre-revised scale of Rs. 775-1025 will be in the revised
scale of Rs. 2550-3200 and Chief Laboratory Attendant or Head Laboratory Attendant,
wherever posted in the scale of Rs. 800-1150 will be in the revised scale of Rs. 2650-
4000. This is in consonance with the recommendations of the 5th
Central Pay
Commission at paragraph 55.144 where they had observed that most laboratory
employees in the scale of Rs. 800-1150 are either Middle/VIIIth Standard/High
School/Matric pass with one year training in Laboratory Attendants‟ course or experience
of laboratory work.
40.3.2 We have with us the recruitment qualification of Laboratory
Assistants of the Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research
(JIPMER), Pondicherry as well as of the Farakka Barrage project in the Ministry of
Irrigation & Power. However, all these recruitment rules are of February-March, 1972. In
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JIPMER the age limit for direct recruits is 25 years and the Laboratory Attendants are
required to be directly recruited with a probation period of two years. The educational
qualification is Middle School Standard Pass or equivalent examination and the candidate
is required to have passed the Laboratory Attendants‟ course conducted by any
recognised Institution or has practical experience in laboratory work for at least one year.
In the then Ministry of Irrigation and Power no training in a recognised course was laid
down as a pre-condition for recruitment.
40.3.3 We are not aware of any such recruitment qualification that has
been laid down for recruitment of Laboratory Attendants in Bihar. Hence we recommend
that for Laboratory Attendants the same recruitment qualifications as in the Centre should
be laid down and according to approved yardsticks the posts of Chief Laboratory
Attendant or Head Laboratory Attendant should be created.
Basic Health Worker
40.4.1 In the Rural Health Training Centre, Najafgarh of the Department
of Health, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of the Government of India, the
recruitment qualification for appointment as a Basic Health Worker (Male) is
Matriculation or equivalent with Science as a subject from a recognised University or
Board or a Certificate course or recognised basic training of Health Worker(Male). The
posts are all filled by direct recruitment and the period of probation is two years. The
recruitment rules have been notified in GSR No. 405 dated 14.4.82 and the pay scale
noted is Rs. 260-400 which now stands revised to Rs. 3050-4590.
40.4.2 While discussing the pay scale of Basic Health Worker in
paragraph 38.45.8 of Volume II, Part II in respect of the Department of Health, Medical
Education and Family Welfare, we had recommended the revised pay scale of Rs. 3050-
4590. We had also observed that the Basic Health Workers were never in the same pay
scale as Auxiliary Health Workers (paragraph 38.45.7.Volume II, Part II) and had
recommended for the Auxiliary Health Workers the pay scale of Rs. 4000-6000, above
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that of the Basic Health Workers. From our readings of the Reports of the Third and
Fourth Pay Revision Committees we found that the Basic Health Workers were posted in
the Malaria Eradication Programme as well as in Health Sub-Centres and other than
being Matriculates, they were required to be at best possessing a post- recruitment
training of only one year. Therefore, the Basic Health Workers (Male) in the Najafgarh
Rural Health Training Centre under the Government of India have the same recruitment
qualification as the Basic Health Workers in Bihar. There is a difference that the age limit
for direct recruits is 18 to 25 years in Government of India, which is relaxable upto 35
years in the case of Government servants in accordance with the instructions or orders
issued by the Central Government. In Bihar the recruitment age limit is higher because
the Government have decided that for all direct recruits the maximum age limit would be
35 years. We recommend to the State Government to consider lowering the age limit for
direct recruits. Other than that, a probation period of two years would also be required to
be laid down.
Compounder
40.5.1 At paragraph 38.37.1,Volume II, Part II this Committee had
recommended for the Dresser-cum-Compounder the pay scale of Rs. 3050-4590 on the
basis that the work being done by the personnel appointed against this post is primarily
that of Compounder. Compounders in the Directorate/Office of Indigenous System of
Medicines were also recommended the pay scale of Rs. 3050-4590 at paragraph 38.30.3.
The practice in Bihar of appointing Compounders by giving promotion from Class IV
needs to be discontinued but the existing personnel will continue to be in the scale of Rs.
3050-4590 because this is a promotional post for Class IV. Wherever there is direct
recruitment of Compounders in the scale of Rs. 3050-4590 it should be confined to
Matriculates with 2 years experience /training. But now that Pharmacists are available,
the practice of appointment of Compounders should be discontinued.
40.5.2 GSR 1054 dated 29.6.74 which govern the Recruitment Rules of
Training Centre for the Deaf Institute of the Department of Social Welfare under the
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Ministry of Education & Social Welfare states that Compounders will be in the scale of
Rs. 4000-6000 and the essential qualification is a B.Pharma or B.Sc. with Chemistry as
one of the subjects for recruitment of qualified and registered Compounders. The posts
are filled hundred percent by direct recruitment. Presumably, this qualification is that of
the Pharmacists. At present the Pharmacists are in the scale of Rs. 4500-7000. The 5th
Central Pay Commission at paragraph 52.90 have discussed the pay scale of Pharmacists
and recommended the revised scale of Rs. 4500-7000 for those who possess the entry
qualification of Diploma in Pharmacy. The Head Pharmacist has been recommended the
scale of Rs. 5000-8000. We recommended to the Health Department in paragraph 38.18.2
that a post of Chief Pharmacist should be created if there is adequate justification because
in the absence of information regarding number of posts, we were unable to make such a
recommendation.
40.5.3 In view of the above, we would recommend that the Bihar
Government should stop direct recruitment of Compounders and should actually recruit
Pharmacists who are having the qualification of Diploma in Pharmacy. On top of the
Pharmacists, a post of Head Pharmacist may be created in the pay scale of Rs. 5000-8000
and, if necessary, also an additional tier could be created in the higher scale of Rs. 5500-
9000. The posts of Compounders is not appropriate in the present context of medicines
and all recruitments from Class IV should be stopped henceforth. The existing personnel
recruited from Class IV will continue to be in the scale of Rs. 3050-4590.
Theatre Attendant
40.6.1 We have with us the Recruitment Rules of Theatre Attendants of
JIPMER , Pondicherry notified in GSR 361 dated 25.3.82. This is a promotional post and
the scale now stands revised to Rs. 2650-4000 and is filled by promotion form Nursing
Orderlies/Clinical Attendant/Stretcher Bearer/Ayah with 5 years regular service. The 5th
Central Pay Commission at paragraph 52.78 discussed the pay scale of O.T. Technicians
and have equated Laboratory Technicians with O.T. Technicians. According to the
hierarchy the O.T. Attendants and Laboratory Attendants are in the scale of Rs. 2650-
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4000. O.T.Assistants are in the scale of Rs 3050-4590, O.T. Technician in the pay scale
of Rs. 4000-6000 and the Senior O.T. Technicians are in the pay scale of Rs. 4500-7000.
For the O.T. Assistants in the pay scale of Rs. 3050-4590 the Recruitment Rules
prescribe Matriculation with Science plus a certificate or 10+2 with Science. For O.T.
Technicians in the pay scale of Rs. 5000-8000 the Recruitment Rules prescribe a
minimum of B.Sc. with diploma/ Certificate and there could be two further promotions as
O.T. Supervisor and O.T. Technician Superintendent in the pay scales which are,
respectively, Rs. 5500-9000 and Rs. 6500-10,500.
40.6.2 In Bihar, the Operation Theatre Assistant has been notified in the
scale of Rs. 4000-6000 and there is no higher pay scale over and above the O.T.
Assistants. We presume that those who have been recruited have been promoted from the
pay scale of Rs. 3050-4590 with the qualification of 10+2. Given the importance of O.T.
Technicians and O.T. Assistants, the State Government would like to consider filling up
these posts from personnel with higher qualification and to maintain the morale of this
highly important cadre, appropriate promotional opportunities as in the Central
Government could be devised.
X-Ray Technicians
40.7.1 The pay scales of ECG /EEG /X-RAY Technicians was discussed
by this Committee in paragraph 38.31.3 and that of Dark Room Assistants in paragraph
38.12.1, Volume II, Part II. The 5th
Central Pay Commission recommended that the Dark
Room Assistants who are recruited cent percent directly with qualification of
Matriculation and Certificate in Radiography will be in the revised pay scale of Rs. 3050-
4590 and for the Dark Room Attendants the pay scale recommended by us was Rs. 2650-
4000 . However, we had recommended that the Department of Health, Medical Education
and Family Welfare should lay down appropriate recruitment rules to match the
recommendations of the 5th
Central Pay Commission made at paragraph 52.107.
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40.7.2 The 5th Central Pay Commission recommended that Dark Room
Assistants should be promoted as Senior Dark Room Assistant/X-Ray Technician in the
scale of Rs. 4000-6000 and the Assistant Radiographer should have at least a 10 +2 with
Science besides a Certificate in Radiography. We have recommended that Radiographers
should be in the pay scale of Rs. 4000-6000 in the basic grade and this will be applicable
for future promotion/recruitments with the qualification of 10+2 with Science and those
having two years diploma or Certificate. This will be the promotional post also for
Assistant Radiographers to be appointed in the pay scale of Rs. 3050-4590 for those who
have 10+2 with Science and a certificate in Radiography. At present the X-Ray
Mechanics are in the scale of Rs. 3050-4590.
40.7.3 The Radio Technicians are in the scale of Rs. 4500-7000 and
Senior X-Ray Technician/Senior Radiographers are in the scale of Rs. 5000-8000. The 5th
Central Pay Commission have noted that the post of X-Ray Assistants in the scale of Rs.
4000-6000 should be filled 50 percent by direct recruitment and 50 percent from Dark
Room Assistants and those in the pay scale of Rs. 4500-7000 will be filled on the basis of
20% direct recruitment and promotion to the extent of 80 % from X-Ray Technicians and
Radiographers. Those having a three years Diploma in Radiology Technology should be
in the scale of Rs. 5000-8000 . 50% direct recruitment could be resorted to at this level
with the higher qualification and the rest of the posts can be made promotional posts.
Thereafter, there could be promotional posts in the pay scale of Rs. 5500-9000 for direct
recruits and promoted personnel in the pay scale of Rs. 5000-8000.
40.7.4 We have with us the Recruitment Rules of JIPMER, Pondicherry
as notified in GSR 361 of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare dated 25.3.82 for
the post of X-Ray Technicians. In JIPMER these posts are filled 50% by direct
recruitment and 50% by promotion and promotion is from Dark Room Assistants with 8
years of regular service in the grade. The Departmental Promotion Committee consists of
Director who is the Chairman and two other members are the Medical Superintendent
and Deputy Director (Administration). The educational qualification laid down is a
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Matriculation or equivalent with a Diploma in Radiology which is a two years course and
one additional year of experience.
40.7.5 The Health Department has neither provided the numbers in each
grade nor the recruitment and promotional rules. We recommend adoption of the Central
hierarchy as indicated in the foregoing paragraphs subject to educational qualifications as
prescribed by the Central Government.
Physiotherapist
40.8.1 We had at paragraphs 38.14.1 and 38.14.2 of our Report discussed
the pay scales of Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist. The 5th
Central Pay
Commission recommended the pay scale of Rs. 5500-9000 against the pre-revised scale
of Rs. 1400-2300 for the Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist .The recruitment
qualification is 10+2 with a 3 years Degree or Diploma course and six months Internship
with or without Post-graduate training. For non-diploma holders, the Fitment Committee
had recommended the revised pay scale of Rs. 4500-7000 and for Diploma holders the
pay scale of Rs. 5500-9000, as is prevalent in the Central Government. Lecturers will be
in the scale of Rs. 6500-10500 and functional duty posts of Senior Physiotherapist or
Occupational Therapist will be in the scale of Rs. 8000-13500. The Finance Department,
Government of Bihar have notified in Resolution No.660 dated 8.2.1999 that non-
diploma holder Physiotherapist will be in the scale of Rs. 4500-7000 and Diploma holder
Physiotherapists will be in the scale of Rs. 5500-9000, Lecturers/Senior Occupational
Therapist will be in the scale of Rs. 6500-10,500 and if there are posts above that of
Senior Physiotherapist and Senior Occupational Therapist then the scale would be Rs.
8000-13,500.
Central Recruitment and Promotion Rules
40.8.2 We have with us the recruitment qualification of Junior
Physiotherapist and Junior Occupational Therapist. GSR No.1060 dated 17.11.1981
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mentions that the pay scale would be Rs. 4500-7000 which now stands revised to Rs.
5500-9000 and the recruitment qualification states that the candidate should have passed
the Matriculation or equivalent examination and obtained a Diploma meant for
Physiotherapists from K. E. M. School of Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification. For
Physiotherapist the experience of one year is an essential qualification and experience of
one year in the field of rehabilitation is the desirable qualification but for Occupational
Therapists the desirable qualification is only one year in the field of rehabilitation. These
posts are in Pondicherry Medical College called JIPMER and are required to be filled by
promotion from Physiotherapist Technician. Occupational Therapist Technician with 5
years service in the grade after appointment thereto on a regular basis are eligible and the
recruitment age is 28 years which is relaxable upto 35 years for Government servants.
The Departmental Promotion Committee consists of Director as Chairman, Medical
Superintendent as Member and Deputy Director (Administration) is also a Member and
the fourth Member is a designated Group A Officer.
40.8.3 We also have with us the Recruitment Rules of Physiotherapists of
the Central Government Health Scheme, Delhi. The scale of pay as notified in GSR
No.1155 dated 27.11.1981 is Rs. 680-960 which now stands revised to Rs. 6500-10,500,
the age limit is 30 years and relaxable up to5 years for Government Servants and the post
is to be filled by transfer / deputation and failing which by direct recruitment. Those
eligible are officers in the Central Government in analogous posts with three years
service in posts in the scale of Rs. 550-900 (now revised to 5500-9000) or with 8 years
service in the scale of Rs. 425-700 (now revised to Rs. 4500-7000) and possessing
educational qualification and experience of Diploma in Physiotherapy from a recognised
Institution as well as having three years practical experience in Physiotherapy in a
Hospital/Institute of repute. The desirable qualification is post -graduation training in
Physiotherapy from a recognised Institution or equivalent. The normal period of
deputation is not to exceed 3 years and Union Public Service Commission will have to be
consulted if direct recruitment is to be made.
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40.8.4 GSR No.1062 dated 20.11.1981 also contains the Recruitment
Rules of Physiotherapy Technician/Occupational Therapy Technician in Medical
College, Pondicherry (JIPMER). The Recruitment Rules specify the scale of Rs. 330-560
which now stands revised to Rs. 4000-6000 and the recruitment qualification is
Matriculation or equivalent with a course in Physiotherapy Technician/Occupation
Therapy Technician. This post of Technician is filled by promotion failing which by
direct recruitment and those eligible for promotion are Physiotherapy
Attendant/Occupational Therapy Attendant with 8 years regular service in the grade. The
Departmental Promotion Committee is the same as in the case of the Junior
Physiotherapist and Junior Occupational Therapist. The age limit is 18-25 years and the
same is relaxable up to 35 years for Government servants. However, what is available in
Pondicherry will not be relevant in our case because the Bihar Rules do not provide for
such an elaborate hierarchy and we will recommend that the non-diploma holders will
have to have the same qualification for Physiotherapists in the scale of Rs. 5500-9000 to
enable them to be promoted or adjusted against the vacant posts in that grade. They will
not be eligible for future promotion till they are in possession of the required diploma.
Posts in Bihar
40.8.5 We do not find any post in Bihar designated as Physiotherapy
Attendant/Occupational Therapy Attendant /Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy
Technician. If the State Government so decides, posts in lower scales can be created so
as to create better avenues of promotion for such non-gazetted employees who do not
have the required professional expertise to qualify for the posts of Physiotherapist. Even
in the Vikalang Bhawan, Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist Attendant and
Technicians are not available. The inference that could be drawn is either
Physiotherapists are performing the duties of the lower posts or duties that are prescribed
for Physiotherapists in the Central Government are being performed by the Doctors and
Physiotherapists are merely drawing the higher pay scales without performing the duties
commensurate with what is prescribed in the Centre. Therefore, we recommend that the
structure for Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists will have to be as we have
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discussed in paragraph 38.14.2 of Volume II,Part II. It is up to the State Government to
decide whether posts of Attendants and Technicians will have to be created. As and when
the Bihar Government decides to create the post of Chief Physiotherapist and Chief
Occupational Therapist then the scale of Rs. 10,000-15,200 will be made available.
40.8.6 In Bihar the total strength of Physiotherapists is 95. In the Patna
Medical College Hospital there are 6 Physiotherapists and there are two each in the
Medical Colleges and Hospital at Darbhanga, Ranchi, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur, Gaya
and Nalanda Medical College Hospital, Patna. In Sadar Hospitals of the State there are
13 Physiotherapists. The District Leprosy Control Office at Patna, Gulzarbagh and
Masaurhi have three Physiotherapists, one each. In addition there are 52 Physiotherapists
in District Leprosy Control Offices at the rate of one each in six towns, 32 in Leprosy
Control Units and 6 in the 20 bedded Leprosy Hospital. In the 100 bedded Leprosy
Rehabilitation Homes at Dumka and Ranchi there is one each and 6 are in other places.
There are 9 Physiotherapists in the Bihar College of Physiotherapy and Occupational
Therapy in Patna Medical College and Hospital.
Recommendations
40.8.7 We have already recommended in Chapter 38 of the previous
Report that those Physiotherapists who are diploma holders will have the pay scale of
Rs.6500-10,500. Those working against the posts of Lecturer and Senior Physiotherapist
or Occupational Therapist will be in the scale of Rs.8000-13,500. We have also
recommended that the Government would have to create post of Chief Physiotherapist
and Chief Occupational Therapist in the scale of Rs.10,000-15,200 depending on their
need and the number of patients and the administrative problems that have to be faced.
The Department has not favoured us with any information regarding which hospitals and
Institutions require Chief Physiotherapist and Senior Physiotherapist as well as Senior
Occupational Therapist. In our opinion the number of Physiotherapists in Bihar is quite
small considering that there are 55 Districts and 134 Sub-divisional Hospitals. The Health
Department has however, got sanction for 80 Sub-divisional Hospitals and 146 Referral
Hospitals. With increasing traffic accidents and bone related diseases there is need for
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increasing the number of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapist. Compared to
Physiotherapists the number of Occupational Therapists is only 44.
40.8.8 The mandarins in the Health Department would need to take close
look and increase the number of both Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. At
least each Referral Hospital and Sub-divisional Hospital other than the District Hospitals
and 9 Medical College and Hospitals need adequate number of Physiotherapist and
Occupational Therapists. What the number would be is required to be decided by the
Department. We can only suggest that each Medical College Hospital should have one
Chief Physiotherapist. There should be Senior Physiotherapist/ Senior Occupational
Therapist in each district hospital provided the State Government is able to create
sufficient number of posts of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists who will
assist the Senior Physiotherapist/ Senior Occupational Therapist. Medical Colleges would
also require to have Lecturers in the scale of Rs.6500-10,500 and elsewhere where
teaching is imparted. If there is requirement of a lesser number of Lecturers, then
Physiotherapists in this scale would require to be posted in important places where there
are sufficient patients. An independent review would also have to be made to assess the
actual strength of Physiotherapists/Occupational Therapists that are required in the State
Government.
Bihar Health Service
40.9.1 Department of Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare
Department have informed us that the Bihar Health Manual is not available. Even after so
many decades the Bihar Health Service Rules have not been framed. The following are
the pay scale of Doctors prior to pay revision :-
Sl.No. Designation Pre-revised Pay
Scales
1 Director in Chief 5900-6700
2 Director 5100-6300
3 Additional/Joint Director 4500-5700
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4 Super Time 4300-5550
5 Senior Selection Grade 4100-5300
6 Junior Selection Grade 3000-4500
7 Basic grade 2425-4000
40.9.2 In the 9 Medical Colleges of the State the following are the posts
and the pay scales:-
Sl.No. Designation Sanctioned
strength
Pre-revised pay
scale (in Rs. )
1 Principal 9 4500-5700
2 Professor 209 4100-5300
3 Associate Professor 362 3700-5000
4 Assistant Professors 485 3000-4500
5 Registrar 100 3000-4500
6 Resident Doctor 241 2425-4000
7 Tutor 275 2425-4000
8 Anaesthestist 30 2425-4000
9 Assistant Clinical
Pathologist
9 2425-4000
State Departmental Promotion Committee
40.9.3 The Departmental Promotion Committee according to the
Resolution dated 4.2.1998 consists of the Chairman, Bihar Public Service Commission/
Chairman Public Enterprises Bureau as Chairman and the Members are Commissioner
and Secretary, Health Department, Secretary , Department of Human Resources
Development, Additional Secretary , Department of Personnel & A.R., Additional
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Secretary, Medical Education incharge of establishment, Director in Chief, Health
Services and a designated SC/ST representative .There is another Committee for granting
time bound promotions but this is no longer relevant as the Finance Department have
decided in Resolution dated 8.2.1999 that there will be no time bound promotions.
According to a letter dated 14.11.1974 of the Personnel Department, 5 years is the
eligibility period for promotion from the basic grade to the junior selection grade, 3 years
is the eligibility period of promotion to 12.5 % of the posts and 3 years again for
promotion to 2 .5 % of the posts. From Civil Surgeon to Deputy Director and for other
higher posts, 3 years is the eligibility period.
Rules Regarding Teaching Posts
40.9.4 The Department has also furnished to us Notification No.162(17)
dated 21.5.1997 by which the Medical Education Service Cadre Rules have been framed.
The following are the salient features :-
(a) For promotion from Lecturer to Assistant Professor there may be
promotions on the basis of seniority, teaching seniority, basic research
work which have been published in recognised national and international
journals and minimum of 4 years teaching experience.
( b) For the next promotion to Associate Professor 5 years teaching experience
as Assistant Professor will be required. Promotion would be based on
inter-se seniority of Assistant Professors, teaching experience and
investigative work and provided they possess the qualifications laid down
by the Medical Council of India. If Doctors with sufficient experience are
not available then there will be relaxation of the eligibility period.
( c) For promotion as Professors there will be all India advertisements and
there will be selection from amongst candidates who fulfil the Medical
Council of India guidelines. Apart from having teaching experience in the
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concerned discipline, teaching experience of 5 years as Associate
Professor will be required.
(d) For the post of Deputy Director there would be selection from among
Professors.
(e ) For selection of Principals, Government would follow the Medical
Council of India guidelines and consider the seniority/qualification of the
Professors in the zone of consideration.
(f ) For selection of Joint Director/Additional Director and Director the zone
of consideration will be the Principals and from them based on seniority,
qualification and proficiency in the work, selection will be made.
We do not know whether these Rules are being followed for the
promotion/ appointment of Doctors in the Medical Colleges of the State.
Central Health Service Rules
40.9.5 We have with us G.S.R.No.460(e) dated 8.10.1996 of the
Department of Health, Government of India wherein the Central Health Service
Rules,1996 have been notified. The Rules state that promotions to grades other than entry
grades shall be without linkage to vacancies. The minimum educational and other
qualifications have been specified and it has been stated that direct recruitment to posts
belonging to super speciality for which the minimum essential qualification is Doctor of
Medicine (D.M.) or Magister Chirurguie (M.Ch.) or equivalent, shall be made in the scale
of Rs. 3700-5000 in the teaching and non-teaching specialist sub cadres. For example,
Schedule III mentions that teaching specialist sub cadre posts of Associate Professors
having super specialities be filled by direct recruitment. Schedule V of the Rules state
qualification, experience required for direct recruitment to the post of Associate Professor
(super speciality), pay scale of which is Rs. 3700-5000. It is seen that for Associate
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Professors the age limit is 45 years, Post graduate degree in the concerned speciality as
well as 5 years experience as Senior Resident/Tutor/Registrar/Lecturer in the concerned
speciality is required. Post graduate qualification is an essential qualification. For
Assistant Professors in the scale of Rs. 10,000-15,200 the same qualification is
prescribed except that the teaching experience is limited to 3 years. On the other hand, in
Medical Officers Grade all posts of Medical Officer, Senior Medical Officer, Chief
Medical Officer and non-functional selection grade Chief Medical Officer are
promotional posts except the basic post of Medical Officer. For recruitment of Medical
Officers a written examination to be followed by an interview has been prescribed in the
said Schedule V of the Central Health Service Rules,1996.
Comparison between Bihar and Central Government
40.9.6 We have observed at paragraph 38.1.30 that it was not possible for
us to establish parity of Bihar Health Service with the Central Health Service or the
hierarchy of the posts and structure in the Medical Colleges of the Centre. The question
now here is that Bihar Government has not introduced any lateral entry of specialists and
super specialists in the scale of Rs. 10,000-15,200 and Rs. 12,000-16,500. If one were to
super impose the Career Progression of Doctors either in its full form or Dynamic Career
Progression Mechanism as recommended by the 5th
Central Pay Commission at
paragraph 52.15, then the promotions will be forthcoming but hospitals are ill-equipped
in comparison to the Central hospitals. For example, in the Assured Career Progression of
Doctors upto Senior Administrative Grade a total period of 17 years is taken for reaching
the scale of Rs. 5900-6700. The 5th
Central Pay Commission sought to decrease the
number of years to provide faster promotional opportunities. An important distinction has
been made by the Central Government in the form of providing for 15% of senior duty
posts in the grade of Senior Medical Officer and Chief Medical Officer to be converted to
the post of Chief Medical Officer. Therefore, there is some element of selection grade in
the Central Health Services Rules,1996 and promotions to grades in the various
categories are without linkage to vacancies. Hence what we have is a time bound
promotion scheme.
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Reorganization of Bihar Health Service
40.9.7 After discussions with the Health Department it has been
ascertained that the Bihar Health Service now stands split into two Services, the Teaching
and the non Teaching. For the 9 Medical Colleges of the State, the total number of
Teaching posts required are 1277 while the Bihar Health Service will have a cadre
strength of 8098. Those opting to remain in Teaching side will continue to do so and
cannot go back to the non-teaching side. Similarly, for the non-teaching posts, there will
be no provision for transfers from the non Teaching to the Teaching side. The
categorisation of posts in the Teaching side will be as follows :-
Sl.No. Designation Pay Scale
(in Rs. )
No. of Post
1 Lecturer/ Tutor/ Registrar/
Residents
6500-10,500
(with three
advance
increments)
351
2 Assistant Professor 10,000-15,200 375
3 Associate Professor 12,000-16,500 336
4 Professor 14,300-18,300 206
5 Principal/Additional Director 14,300-18,300 9
40.9.8 The Department was in favour of a higher scale being sanctioned
for the Principal, Rs. 16,400-20,000, the scale admissible for the Director.
40.9.9 The Director, Health Services as well as the Secretary clarified
before the Committee that the posts in the Teaching side are based on the guidelines of
the Medical Council of India. We will once again request the Department to look at the
latest guidelines and assure themselves that the Teaching posts in each Department are
actually according to the guidelines of the Medical Council of India. The latest
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Guidelines form the Annexure to this Chapter. According to the Central Health Services
Rules, 1996 of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, an Assistant Professor is
required to be a Postgraduate as well as have three years experience in the concerned
speciality as Lecturer/Tutor/Registrar/Demonstrator/Senior Resident after the requisite
Post graduation Degree qualification. It has also been clarified in the Central Rules that
teaching experience in any other post like the post of General Duty Medical
Officer/Medical Officer will not be considered for eligibility purpose for recruitment to
teaching posts. The Associate Professor put in at least 5 years of experience, out of which
at least 2 years shall be as Assistant Professor. The Associate Professors in the Super
Specialities Departments are not required to have any experience as Assistant Professor.
The Specialist grade Professor in the scale of Rs. 14,300-18,300 is required to have 12
years standing in the profession out of which at least 4 years should be in a Medical
College/Teaching Institution after Post graduate degree qualification.
40.9.10 We have with us the Medical Council of India‟s guidelines
regarding the minimum qualification prescribed for Teachers in Medical Institutions.
The Notification of the Medical Council of India published in the Gazette of India on
5.12.98 is annexed to this Chapter. This should be followed in respect of all appointments
made in the Medical Colleges of Bihar. The Government of Bihar, depending upon the
vacancies and the career span of the concerned teachers in Medical Colleges could devise
appropriate promotional posts.
40.9.11 Taking into consideration the pleas made by the
Department and the fact that once a doctor opts for the Teaching line and cannot move
out on transfer to the non-teaching side, we recommend to the State Government that the
pay scale of the Principals of the 9 Medical Colleges of the State should be revised from
Rs. 14,300-18,300 to Rs. 16,400-20,000 subject to the condition that all the qualifications
are fulfilled and no doctor other than one who has worked as Professor for at least 5 years
should be allowed to function as Principal. In the eventuality of the State Government
accepting this recommendation, the Director and the Principals would be in the same pay
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scale and the Director in Chief in the Health Department will be in a higher scale than the
Director.
40.9.12 We further recommend that in conformity with the Central
Government there should be induction of Specialists and Super Specialists in the Bihar
Health Service. The Super Specialists in the grade of Associate Professor in the scale of
Rs. 12,000-16,500 should be directly recruited with the age limit being 45 years and with
5 years experience as well as having a Post graduation qualification. The Associate
Professor other than Super Specialist posts could be promoted from the grade of
Assistant Professor with 2 years regular service in the grade and be in the same scale as
the Super Specialists. We have already dealt with broad principles for seniority fixation
of Doctors inducted through lateral entry in paragraph 38.1.26 of Volume II, Part II of
our Report.
40.9.13 In the non-Teaching side out of the 8057 posts there will be 5090
posts in the basic grade. In the next level and grade it is proposed to have all posts in
Referral Hospitals, all posts in Sub-divisional Hospitals, all posts in Sadar Hospitals and
all posts in the other Departments declared Specialists for deputation purposes and all
posts in Infectious Hospitals at Patna and Ranchi. The second grade will consist of a total
number of 2590 posts. The next grade will be of Civil Surgeons, Superintendents, Chief
Medical Officer in certain places and Directors of the 5 diseases like Tuberculosis,
Leprosy, Malaria, Filaria and Blindness and the total number would be 361. Then the
Department wants 47 posts of Deputy Directors, Regional Deputy Directors and Civil
Surgeons of Patna and Ranchi districts. At the top it is proposed to have 9 posts of
Directors, in Administration, Family Welfare, Public Health, Medical Education ,
Training, Examination, Dental and two more posts to assist the Director in Chief.
40.9.14 The Department is of the view that the basic grade doctors would
be at Public Health Centres except the Medical Officer incharge all posts of Additional
Public Health Centres, all posts of Referral Hospitals, all posts in Urban/Rural Health
Dispensaries, all posts in Labour and Welfare Department dispensaries and those
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Medical Officers in-charge cum Deputy Chief Medical Officer in all Medical College
Hospitals. It requires to be taken into consideration that in the 587 Primary Health
Centres, there will be three doctors each and in 1623 Additional Primary Health Centres
there will be two doctors each, the total requirement works out to 5007 . Since there will
be only 5090 numbers in the basic grade, 83 posts will not be enough to man the other
demands being made on the Health Department from other Departments who are in
requirement of Doctors. The Department has advised that there should be an intermediate
level between the basic grade and the pay scale of Rs.10000-15200. The intermediate
scale would be Rs.8000-13,500 which will be for Doctors posted in Referral Hospitals,
Sub-divisional Hospitals, Sadar Hospitals and declared Specialists who are required in
other Departments.
40.9.15 Introduction of an intermediate promotional level in a scale which
already stands granted to the basic grade of doctors in the Centre is not appreciated.
Therefore, these posts would either be accommodated in the basic grade or they would
be drawing the same pay scale as the Deputy Superintendents under whom they would be
working in the various Hospitals of the State. In any bureaucratic set up control and
supervision is generally associated with a higher scale but then the problem is that if the
Civil Surgeons/Chief Medical Officer is sanctioned pay scale of Rs.12,000-16,500 as in
the Centre, the Deputy Superintendents has to be in the scale of Rs.10,000-15,200
because there is no intervening scale in between. Therefore, the Department would have
to increase the number of posts in the basic grade or create posts just referred to in the
scale of Rs.8000-13,500. However, we consider that this is not in keeping with the
Central pattern. According to the recommendation of the Department the 2590 posts will
be accommodated as follows :-
Sl.No. Designation No. of Posts
A Deputy Superintendent cum Chief Medical
Officer in all Sadar Hospitals
56
B Deputy Superintendent cum Deputy C.M.O.
in all Sub-divisional Hospitals
132
147
C Medical Officer incharge cum C.M.O for all
Primary Health Centres
587
D Medical Officer incharge cum Deputy
C.M.O. in all Referral Hospitals
146
E Medical Officers of 30 Urban,30 Rural and
181 posts in South Bihar Rural and Urban
Health Centers
241
F Medical Officers in charge cum Deputy
C.M.O. in all Medical College Hospitals
9
G Deputy Chief Medical Officers incharge of
Medical Stores of Medical Colleges
9
H District Level Programme Officers in Public
Health Centres, each district having 5 posts
280
I Second Medical Officer of Sadar and Sub-
divisional Hospitals
188
J Lady Doctors of Sub-divisional/Sadar
Hospitals
188
K All Specialist Doctors in Sub-
divisional/Sadar Hospitals
752
L Deputy Superintendent of Infectious Disease
Hospitals at Patna and Ranchi
2
40.9.16 The posts in the scale of Rs.12,000-16,500 will be in all 361 and
will be available to those enumerated below :-
Sl.No. Designation No. of Posts
I Civil Surgeon cum C.M.O. incharge of
Family Welfare
56
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II C.M.O.s incharge of all National
Programmes
56
III Civil Surgeon cum C.M.O. in Districts 56
IV Superintendents of M.J.K Hospital, Bettiah ,
Elgin Hospital, Gaya and Guru Govind
Singh Hospital, Patna City
3
V Deputy Superintendents in all Medical
College Hospitals
9
VI Principal, Family Planning Institutes 4
VII Superintendent IDH, Patna and Ranchi 2
VIII Chief Medical Officer, Jharia and
Hazaribagh Mines Boards
2
IX Zonal Malaria Officers, Muzaffarpur,
Bhagalpur,Ranchi and Hazaribagh
4
X Deputy C.M.O. Malaria at Hqs. 1
XI Director, T.B.Hospital at Patna and
Darbhanga
2
XII Superintendents of Itki, Koelwar Sanitorium 2
XIII Specialists in Leprosy Centres at Ranchi,
Gaya and Deoghar
3
XIV Specialists not joining Administrative posts
and to be designated as Senior Consultants
cum Additional C.M.O.
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XV Posts of State Health Education Officer,
Asstt. Director, Filaria, Asstt. Director,
Kalazar and Asst. Director, Nutrition
4
XVI Director, Employees State Insurance 1
Total 361
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40.9.17 The next grade in the scale of Rs. 14300-18300 would consist of
47 posts in the following order :-
(a) 22 posts of Deputy Directors at the headquarters for various
disciplines like Administration, Medical Education, Family
Welfare, Training, Planning, Cold Chain Communicable Diseases,
Blindness, Store, Expenditure, Management Information System,
Aids, B.S., T.B. Leprosy, Malaria, Vaccine, Rural Health Service,
Dental, STD, MCH and Urban Health Services,
(b) 13 Regional Deputy Directors,
(c) Superintendents of all Medical Colleges,
(d) Civil Surgeons of Patna and Ranchi and
(e) Director, Public Health Institute
40.9.18 We agree with this categorization provided the Health Department
effectively stops all private practice by Government Doctors and number of patients in
each Primary Health Centre, Additional Primary Health Centres, Sadar, Sub-divisional
and Referral Hospitals and other organisations are according to the national yardstick
prescribed. If the number of patients are not enough then posts should not be created
unnecessarily to increase the non-Plan commitments of the State Government. Moreover,
the State Government would have to take a decision to provide adequate funds to each of
the units so that the Doctors are able to provide medicines to patients as well as treat the
patients that come to Hospitals. Doctors should not only be posted to prescribe
medicines. Unless these are agreed to in principle, we do not find any justification for
creation of such an elaborate promotional channel.
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40.9.19 In the Central Government all posts above the level of Rs.
14,300-18,300 are filled only through selection while the remaining posts are non-
selection posts. For any promotion above the scale of Rs. 14,300-18,300 a post –
graduation is a must and hence this will also need to be applied for filling up posts of
Director and Director in Chief. The Civil Surgeon will be, as in the Center, in the scale of
Rs. 12,000-16,500. Moreover, the posts in the teaching and non-teaching wings will also
require to be bifurcated.
Mass Education & Information Officer
40.10.1 The Deputy Mass Education and Information Officer is in the scale
of Rs. 4500-7000, Assistant Mass Education and Information Officer is in the scale of
Rs.5000-8000, the District Mass Education and Information Officer is in the scale of
Rs.6500-10,500 and the Deputy Director, Mass Education and Information is in the scale
of Rs.8000-13,500 . No information is available from the Health Department regarding
the number of posts in each category and the qualifications laid down for recruitment
though it has been mentioned that posts in the scales of Rs.6500-10,500 and Rs.5000-
8000 are required to be Graduates. We also do not know whether the posts are
promotional or direct recruitment is made in each case. Presuming that the District Mass
Education and Information Officer is directly recruited, the line of promotion for these
district level officers will be the post of Deputy Director, Mass Education and
Information. If there is direct recruitment of Deputy Mass Education and Information
Officer in the scale of Rs.4500-7000 then Assistant Mass Education & Information
Officer will be the promotional posts as the scale is of Rs.5000-8000. However, we do
not recommend that those directly recruited in the scale of Rs.4500-7000 should be
eligible for promotion in three higher scales, post in which will be filled by promotion
only. Based on this recommendation, the Department may formulate the promotion
policy because we are not aware of the number of post in each category and the
recruitment qualification of the two lower category of posts.
Health Education Officer
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40.11.1 Under the Health Department there are posts of Health Educator
(Family Welfare ) in the scale of Rs. 4000-6000, Health Educator (Inspector) in the scale
of Rs. 5000-8000, Lecturer (Health Education & Family Welfare) in the scale of Rs.
6500-10,500 and Health Education Officer in the scale of Rs. 8000-13,500 .All these
posts are of the State Family Welfare Bureau.
Central Promotion and Recruitment Rules
40.11.2 We have with us the Recruitment Rules for the post of
Health Education Officer of the Department of Indigenous System of Medicines and
Health Planning under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of the Government of
India and the post belongs to the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. There is
one post of Health Education Officer which is in the scale of Rs. 2000-3500 (pre-revised)
as mentioned in GSR No.216 dated 16.8.1998. The post is filled by promotion/transfer
and the candidate is required to have an educational qualification of a Degree of a
recognised University with Diploma in Health Education (one year) from a recognised
Institute and is required to have two years experience in Community Health Service. The
post is filled by candidates who have put in 3 years regular service in posts in the pay
scale of Rs. 1640-2900 or those who have put in 8 years service in the pay scale of Rs.
1400-2300/1400-2600 .
40.11.3 We have discussed the pay scale of Health Educator in the scale of
Rs. 1400-2600, Health Assistant in the scale of Rs. 3050-4590 and Assistant Health
Officer in the scale of Rs. 5000-8000 under the Leprosy Wing in paragraph 38.33.3,
Health Visitors in the Tuberculosis Wing in the scale of Rs. 4000-6000 in paragraph
38.35.2 and Block Extension Educators in the scale of Rs. 5000-8000 working under the
supervision of the District Extension and Media Officer in paragraph 38.43.4. The scale
of Lecturer, Health Education and Family Planning has been discussed at paragraph
38.7.1 and the pay scale recommended is Rs. 6500-10,500 We have based our pay scales
on information available at Chapter 69 of the 5th
Central Pay Commission Report, the
details that we had gathered from the information made available to us regarding pay
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scales of various posts under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare of the
Government of India as well as Chapter 52 where pay scales of Medical and Para
Medical Services have been discussed.
40.11.4 According to the details made available to us by the Department
there are 16 Health Educators in the pay scale of Rs. 1400-2600 in the Training Centres
and 587 Block Educators in the Rural Family Welfare Centres. But there is no
information about the promotional opportunities. There is also no information about the
number of years taken for promotion from one post to the other and how recruitment
takes place in the cadre. Therefore, for all these posts of Health Educators including that
of Lecturer(Health Education & Family Planning) as well as Health Education Officer
the Central rules will be applicable as discussed.
Pharmacists
40.12.1 The Fitment Committee at paragraphs 38.9.1 to 38.9.3 discussed
the pay scale of Pharmacy Tutors and at paragraph 38.18.2, the pay scale of Pharmacists.
This Committee went on to recommend for the Pharmacists the pay scale of Rs. 4500-
7000 provided the Recruitment Rules specify that a Diploma in Pharmacy will be the
essential qualification. The pay scale notified for Head Pharmacists by the Finance
Department in their Resolution dated 8.2.1999 is Rs. 5000-8000. This Committee had
mentioned that the Health Department had not furnished any information regarding the
number of Pharmacists and Head Pharmacists and hence in absence of information, this
Committee was unable to decide whether a post of Chief Pharmacist was justified or not.
40.12.2 For the Pharmacy Tutors this Committee had recommended that
AICTE scales should be made applicable for Lecturers and Principals in the Pharmacy
Colleges of the State. The AICTE recommended for the Lecturers the pay scale of Rs.
2200-4000, for the Senior Lecturer Rs. 3000-4500 and the scale of Rs. 3700-5000 for
selection grade Lecturers and for Principals the scale of Rs. 4500-6300, The Pharmacy
Council requested all Pharmacy Institutes and all the State Governments that AICTE pay
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scales should be made applicable to the teaching staff of Pharmacy Colleges. This
Committee went on to recommend that till a decision is taken regarding implementation
of AICTE scales, the Lecturers will be in the scale of Rs. 8000-13,500 and the Principal
will be in the scale of Rs. 12,000-16,500. The State Government have also notified these
two scales for Lecturers and the Principals of the Pharmacy Institutes. We had noted at
paragraph 38.9.1 that the Principal is required to have a M. Pharma with sufficient years
of experience and the Lecturers are required to have a B. Pharma.
Central Recruitment Rules
40.12.3 We have with us the Recruitment Rules for the post of Pharmacists
and Head Pharmacists in the Lady Hardinge Medical College and Smt. Sucheta Kriplani
Hospital, New Delhi. GSR 689 dated 10.7.81 mentions that the Pharmacist is in the scale
of Rs. 330-560 which has been revised to Rs. 4500-7000 and is required to be a
Matriculate or equivalent from a recognised Board with Diploma in Pharmacy and the
candidate should be a registered Pharmacist. The posts are filled by direct recruitment. In
1981, there was also the post of selection grade Pharmacist in the then scale of Rs. 425-
640 which has been revised to Rs. 5000-8000. The selection grade Pharmacist is a
promotional post for Pharmacy/ Dispensary Store Keepers with 5 years regular service in
the grade. The candidate is recruited through a Departmental Promotion Committee
consisting of the Head of the Department of Pharmacology as Chairman and Chief
Administrative Officer and the Chief Pharmacist and Lecturer in Pharmacology being the
Members.
Recommendation
40.12.4 We do not have any information regarding the number of
Pharmacists, the number of Head Pharmacists and what the required qualification is.
There is also no information regarding how the posts are filled, whether by direct
recruitment or by promotion. Therefore, we recommend that Pharmacists in Bihar will
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need to be recruited in greater numbers and they will have the same promotional facility
and posts as in the Centre.
Sanitary Inspector
40.13.1 The Health Department have informed us that Sanitary Inspectors
are in the scale of Rs. 1200-1800 and they are required to be Intermediates in Science and
after training are appointed against the posts. We do not have any information regarding
the number of Sanitary Inspectors in the State. In the A.N.M. and L.H.V. Schools there
are 26 posts of Sanitary Inspectors in the pay scale of Rs. 1200-1800. Other than this, we
have not been able to lay our hands on the total number of Sanitary Inspectors in the
State. While dealing with the pay scale of Sanitary Inspectors at paragraph 38.25.2
Volume II, Part II we endorsed the recommendations of the 5th
Central Pay Commission
that Sanitary Inspectors in Bihar will be in three grades in the three pay scales of Rs.
4000-6000, Rs. 4500-7000 and Rs. 5000-8000. The Central Government accepted the
recommendations made in paragraph 69.70 of the 5th
Central Pay Commission Report
and Sanitary Inspectors in Port /Air Port Health Organisation are in the aforementioned
three scales. The qualification of Sanitary Inspectors in the Central Government is
Matriculation plus diploma in Sanitary Inspectorship. However, we are not aware on
what basis Sanitary Inspector, Grade II are promoted as Sanitary Inspector Grade II and
thereafter as Sanitary Inspector Grade I. In the light of the Central Government having
accepted the recommendations of the 5th
Central Pay Commission we recommended the
pay scale of Rs. 4000-6000 for Sanitary Inspectors in Bihar and requested the State
Government to consider what organizational structure there should be for Sanitary
Inspectors in the State. We are not aware whether these recommendations have been
considered by the Government of Bihar.
40.13.2 We have with us GSR No.248 dated 27.4.94 of the Department of
Environment, Forest and Wildlife and in this Department of the Government of India, the
Sanitary Inspectors are in the scale of Rs. 1200-2040 and the recruitment qualification is
Matriculation, diploma in Sanitary Inspectorship as well as 3 years experience of having
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worked as a Sanitary Inspector in a Government Department/Municipal Corporation/ Ist
Class Municipality. The desirable qualification is experience of having worked as
Sanitary Inspector in a reputed Institute. The existing recruitment qualification does not
include diploma in Sanitary Inspectorship in Bihar and we would urge the State
Government to adopt the Central qualifications instead of having only Intermediate in
Science pass candidates. Moreover, the three grades have to be notified and the places
where the various grades would be posted will need to be decided.
Chemist
40.14.1 There are posts of Assistant Chemical Analyst in the pay scale of
Rs. 5500-9000 in the Drug Control Organisation of this State. The recruitment
qualification for the post is a Graduation in Chemistry with 3 years experience or a Post-
Graduate degree in Chemistry. The Additional Chemical Analyst /Chemist is required to
have the same qualification as that of a Public Analyst. The pay scale notified now is Rs.
6500-10,500. There is also a post of Senior Chemist in the same scale of Rs. 6500-
10,500. We also find that there are posts of Chemists in the scale of Rs. 5000-8000 in the
Drug Control Organisation.
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Central Recruitment and Promotion Rules
40.14.2 We find from GSR No.58 dated 29.12.1981 that there are posts of
Junior Chemists and Chemists in the Ministry of Rural Reconstruction, Directorate of
Marketing and Inspection. The Junior Chemist is required to have a Master‟s degree in
Chemistry or Dairy Chemistry or Oil Technology or Food Technology or a Graduation
degree with Chemistry as one of the subjects or B.Sc.(Hons.) in Chemistry from a
recognised University and 2 years experience in analytical work. 75% posts are filled by
promotion failing which by direct recruitment and 25% by direct recruitment. Those
eligible for promotion as Junior Chemists are Laboratory Assistants in the then unrevised
pay scale of Rs. 380-560, which now stands revised to Rs. 4000-6000 and they have to
have 5 years experience in the grade after appointment and possess at least B.Sc.(Hons.)
in Chemistry. The Chemist is in a higher scale which stood at Rs. 550-900 in January,
1982 and now stands revised to Rs. 5500-9000. The educational recruitment qualification
was a degree in Science with Chemistry as one of the subjects with 3 years experience as
an Analytical Chemist in a processing laboratory. The desirable qualification is Post
Graduation degree in Chemistry from a recognised University and with good knowledge
of sensitometry. For this post also the Laboratory Assistants with 5 years regular service
in the grade were eligible for promotion. In the Ministry of Textiles we have posts of
Chemists in Dye Laboratory at Banglore in the scale of Rs. 4500-7000. The posts are
filled by direct recruitment from degree holders in Science with Chemistry and Botany as
subjects from a recognised University or 10+2 /I.A. pass with 3 years experience in a
chemical laboratory. The desirable qualification is knowledge in analysis of chemical
dyes.
40.14.3 According to GSR 546 dated 16.9.1991 Junior Scientific Officers
(Chemical ) in the pay scale of Rs. 6500-10,500 are required to have Master‟s degree in
Chemistry. These posts are in the Bureau of Police Research and Development (Central
Forensic laboratory). 66.6% posts are filled by direct recruitment and 33.3% by
promotion failing which by transfer on deputation. The promotion to the post of Junior
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Scientific Officer is from Senior Scientific Assistants in the pay scale of Rs. 1640-
2900/5500-9000. Therefore, the Health Department would have to devise appropriate
recruitment rules in the light of Central Recruitment Rules which we have mentioned
above.
Recommendation
40.14.4 As we do not have figures regarding the number Chemists in
various Offices, we are unable to suggest what should be the appropriate promotion
policy and what should be the eligibility period before one gets a higher pay scale. But
we recommend adoption of the Central Rules discussed above.
Health Educator/Medical Social Worker
40.15.1 Government of India have notified for the Health Educator in the
STD Teaching, Training and Research Centre of the Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, the
pay scale of Rs. 5000-8000 against the pre-revised pay scale of Rs. 1400-2300. We have
with us the recruitment rules of Social Worker in Kalawati Saran Children‟s Hospital,
New Delhi as notified in GSR No.554 dated 23.4.1981. The pre-revised pay scale then
was Rs. 425-700 which now stands at Rs. 5000-8000. The 5th Central Pay Commission
recommended that Medical Social Worker/Social Worker/Psychiatric Social Worker with
qualification of post graduation or at least graduation and two years Diploma in social
work, should be placed in the scale of Rs. 5500-9000 at entry. This scale was notified by
the Central Government on the recommendations of the 5th
Central Pay Commission at
paragraph 52.103.
40.15.2 We noted at paragraph 38.21.2, Volume II, Part II that the Health
Educator in Bihar are in the three pay scales of Rs. 1200-1800,Rs. 1400-2600 and Rs.
1500-2750.The Health Educator is in the scale of Rs. 1200-1800 in the State Family
Welfare Bureau and now the revised scale is Rs. 4000-6000 while for Health Educators
in the Family Welfare Bureau and in the Leprosy Control Scheme it is, respectively, Rs.
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1500-2750 and Rs. 1400-2600 and the revised pay scale notified is the pay scale of Rs.
5000-8000.
40.15.3 In the Kalawati Saran Children‟s Hospital, New Delhi the Social
Worker is required to have a degree of a recognised University, a Diploma in social work
from a recognised institution and the desirable qualification is at least one year‟s
experience as Social Worker.
40.15.4 There is no information from the Health Department regarding the
recruitment qualification of Health Educators or Social Workers and therefore, we are
unable to reach any definite conclusion regarding the promotional opportunities for this
post in the Health Centres of the State Government. There are 16 Health Educators in the
pay scale of Rs. 1400-2600 but there is no other information on which we can base a
promotion policy. We recommend adoption of Central recruitment rules.
Stewards/Assistant Stewards
40.16.1 In the Health Department there are posts of Assistant Stewards in
the revised scale of Rs. 3050-4590 and Stewards in the pay scale of Rs. 5000-8000. We
have no information from the Health Department regarding the specific number of
Assistant Stewards and Stewards nor do we have any information regarding their
recruitment qualification, promotion policy and what work they are supposed to do.
There are posts of Assistant Stewards in JIPMER, Pondicherry. GSR 1062 dated
20.11.1981 mentions that recruitment qualification of Assistant Stewards in Matriculation
or its equivalent with speed in type writing of 30 words per minute. The desirable
qualification is one year‟s experience of store and accounts keeping. These are direct
recruitment posts and the probation period is of two years. Posts of Stewards in the Lady
Hardinge Medical College and Smt. Sucheta Kriplani Hospital in New Delhi are also in
the pay scale of Rs. 3050-4590 and recruitment qualification is Matriculation and
experience in management of kitchens for at least 2 years. The posts are filled by direct
recruitment from amongst candidates between the age group of 20-25 years.
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40.16.2 The Department would have to decide whether these Stewards of
the Central Government are comparable to the Assistant Stewards in the Health
Department and whether the same type of work is being done by them. As we do not
have any idea regarding the numbers in each grade,we are unable to suggest any
promotional posts. We also do not know whether the Stewards are posted in hospitals and
whether the number of posts depend on the number of beds /patients in a Hospital. Based
on our recommendation the recruitment qualification would need to be revised by the
State Government.
Laboratory Assistants/Technicians
40.17.1 The Fitment Committee in its Report in paragraph 38.27.4 as well
as 25.5.1, Volume-II, Part II had discussed the pay scales of Laboratory Technicians and
Laboratory Assistants. In keeping with the recommendations of the 5th
Central Pay
Commission at paragraph 55.149, the Fitment Committee had recommended that all
Laboratory Assistants/Technicians should, in future, be recruited in the pay scale of Rs.
3050-4590 with the recruitment qualification being Matriculation with Science and a
Certificate/Diploma in Laboratory Technique or 10+2 with Science. It was also
recommended that those Laboratory Attendants who are in the pay scale of Rs. 1320-
2040 or Rs. 1400-2300 will be entitled to the pay scale of Rs. 4500-7000 subject to the
conditions that were stated in paragraph 55.144 of the 5th
Central Pay Commission
Report.
40.17.2 The 5th
Central Pay Commission had recommended that those
Laboratory Technicians/Assistants recruited with the qualification of 10+2 with Science,
B.Sc. or Diploma in Engineering and/or other subject matter (Diploma) including DMLT
are in the pay scale of Rs. 1320-2040 and Rs. 1400-2300 may be placed in the scale of
Rs. 4500-7000. However, at paragraph 55.149, according to the Assured Career
Progression Scheme of the 5th
Central Pay Commission the scale of Rs. 4500-7000 has
been earmarked as the second level for the Laboratory Assistants.
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Central Recruitment and Promotion Rules
40.17.3 The 5th Central Pay Commission also recommended that those
Laboratory Technicians who are in the pay scale of Rs. 1600-2660 should have the
minimum qualification of graduation in Science with Diploma/Certificate. The revised
scale is Rs. 5000-8000 but there will be 50 % direct recruitment. The Government of
India notified the revised Central scale of Rs. 4500-7000 for the Laboratory Technicians
who were in the pre-revised scale of Rs. 1320-2040.The Government of India have also
notified two scales of Rs. 4000-6000 and Rs. 4500-7000 for Laboratory Technicians of
the Central Research Institute, Kasauli in the pay scale of Rs. 1200-2040. In the Central
Research Institute at Kasauli under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare,10 posts
of Laboratory Assistants in the pay scale of Rs. 975-1540 were upgraded to the scale of
Rs. 1400-2300. We have noted at paragraph 38.26.2 in our chapter on the Department of
Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare that the recruitment qualification for
Laboratory Technicians is Intermediate in Science with one year Training/Diploma in
DMLT. For Chief Laboratory Technicians or Head Laboratory Assistants in the scale of
Rs. 1400-2600, this Committee recommended that the scale should be Rs. 5000-8000
provided they have been recruited on the basis of Graduation in Science with Diploma or
Certificate.
40.17.4 We have with us the recruitment qualification of Laboratory
Technicians in JIPMER, Pondicherry as notified in GSR No.361 dated 25.3.82. The
recruitment qualification states that the post will be filled by direct recruitment from
Matriculates or equivalent and who have a diploma in Laboratory Technology with two
years experience. The pay scale then notified was Rs. 380-560 and now stands revised to
Rs. 4000-6000/Rs. 4500-7000. All Laboratory Technicians in the scale of Rs. 1320-2040
have been sanctioned the pay scale of Rs. 4500-7000. The Rules for JIPMER also
provide that the scale of Rs. 380-560 will be available to those who are Intermediates
with Science with one year experience.
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Recommendations
40.17.5 In line with our observations and recommendations made in our
previous Reports we recommend as follows:-
(i) All future recruitments of Laboratory Assistant/Technicians will be in the
pay scale of Rs. 3050-4590. The recruitment qualification will be
Matriculation with Science and Certificate/Diploma in Laboratory
Technique including DLMT or 10+2 with Science.
(ii) The next promotion will be in the scale of Rs. 4000-6000 subject to the
candidates having a Diploma or DMLT. The designation could be Senior
Laboratory Assistant/Technician. The Chief Laboratory Technician or
Head Laboratory Assistant who will be promoted from Laboratory
Assistants appointed in the scale of Rs. 3050-4590, will be in the scale of
Rs. 5000-8000. However, for being promoted to these posts, the
Technicians/Assistants will have to be graduates in Science with Diploma
or Certificate.
(iii) There will also be direct recruitment of Laboratory Technicians in the
scale of Rs. 5000-8000 up to 50 % of the total number of posts in that
scale. The present Laboratory Technicians who are in the scale of Rs.
4500-7000 will become entitled to the scale of Rs. 5000-8000 after a
specified period of service provided they are Graduates in Science with
Diploma/Certificate.
(iv) The Departmental Promotion Committee will consist of the Director with
two other members, one from the technical side and one from the non-
technical side. The Medical Superintendent can be a member for
promotion of Laboratory Assistant/Technicians under the Department of
Health while an Executive Engineer can be a member in the Road
Construction/Water Resources Department. The non-official member may
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be one of the Deputy Secretaries of the Department and if not available,
then an Under Secretary can be made a Member of the Departmental
Promotion Committee.
(v) The Rules in JIPMER provide that Laboratory Assistants with eight years
service in the grade would be promoted to 80% of the posts of Laboratory
Technicians. Therefore, the minimum eligiblility period will be 8 years for
Laboratory Technicians to be promoted from the scale of Rs. 3050-4590 to
Rs. 4000-6000/Rs. 4500-7000. The State Government is advised to follow
the Central rules so that promotion is based on need as well as suitable
recruitment qualification based on what is prescribed in the Centre.
(vi) The age limit for direct recruits is already high and needs to be brought
down in line with the Central Rules which stipulates that 25 years is the
age limit for direct recruits and relaxable for Government servants up to
35 years.
B.C.G. Technicians
40.18.1 The B.C.G. Technicians/B.C.G. Team Leaders are in the scale of
Rs.4000-6000 while the Regional B.C.G. Officer/ B.C.G. Team leader (trained) are in the
scale of Rs.5000-8000. The Department has informed us that against 356 sanctioned
posts only 4 are working as B.C.G. Technicians and the number of B.C.G. Team Leaders
are only 12 against the sanctioned strength of 60 in the pay scale of Rs.5000-8000 . We
presume that these Officers are in the Tuberculosis Wing. If that be so, in the National
Tuberculosis Institute, Bangalore, the Field Investigators in the Epidemiology Section are
in the pay scale of Rs.5000-8000 and are required to be at least graduates with five years
experience in the field of Tuberculosis research work. Therefore, the Regional B.C.G.
Officer/B.C.G. Team Leader (trained) in the scale of Rs.5000-8000 will have to be
graduates like their Central counterparts in the National Tuberculosis Institute at
Bangalore. Given the position that only 4 are working in the lower scale and 12 are
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available in the higher scale, it is expected that all will get promoted to the scale of
Rs.5000-8000 if they fulfil the graduation qualification laid down for B.C.G. Team
Leaders. We have noted at paragraph 38.35.1 Volume II, Part II that according to the
representation of a B.C.G. Technician the scale of Rs.5000-8000 is made available to
these Technicians when they undergo and complete a three months‟ training at the
National Tuberculosis Institute at Bangalore after being appointed as B.C.G. Technicians
with the mere qualification of Matriculation, We will request the Department to look into
this and provide promotion only when posts are available and that too after the prescribed
qualifying period has been completed.
Drug Inspectors
40.19.1 This Committee had discussed at paragraph 38.10.1 to 38.10.5 of
Volume II, Part II the pay scale of Drug Inspectors as well as Drug Controller and had
recommended pay scales which have finally been accepted by the State Government and
notified in Finance Department Resolution No.660 dated 8.2.99. Accordingly the pay
scales are as follows:-
Sl.No. Post Pay Scale
(in Rs. )
1 Drug Inspector/ Senior Drug Inspector 6500-10,500
2 Drug Controller 14,300-18,300
40.19.2 According to the information provided to us by the Department the
post of Drug Controller was in the pre revised scale of Rs. 4300-5550. It is an ex-cadre
post but recruitment rules have not been framed. The Drug and Cosmetics Act,1940
provides that an Inspector can be appointed under the Act provided the person has a
degree in Pharmaceutical Science or Medicine with specialization in Clinical
Pharmacology or Micro Biology from an University established in India by law and the
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Inspector will have to have not less than 18 months experience in the manufacturing of at
least one of the substances specified in Schedule-C or who have not less than 18 months
experience in testing of one of the substances in Schedule C in a laboratory or who have
gained experience of not less than 3 years in the inspection of firms manufacturing any of
the substances in Schedule C during the tenure of their service as Drug Inspector. It has
also been provided that the academic qualification shall not apply to person appointed as
Inspector on or before 18th
October,1993. The Department has provided us with a
Notification dated 21.12.1989 according to which recruitments are made on the
recommendations of the Bihar Public Service Commission on the basis of an examination
and the age limit has been prescribed as 35 years with the lowest age being 21 years.
Central Recruitment Rules
40.19.3 GSR 13 dated 17.12.1990 of the Central Drug Standard Control
Organisation under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare contain the recruitment
rules for the post of Drug Inspector. The Drug Inspectors are in the pay scale of Rs. 2000-
3500 with age limit not exceeding 30 years and the essential qualification is a degree in
Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Post Graduate degree in Chemistry with
Pharmacy as a special subject or Associate Diploma of Association of Chemists or
Pharmaceutical Chemists or Diploma granted by the Pharmaceutical Associate of Great
Britain or degree in Medicine of Science of a recognised University with at least one year
Post Graduate training in a Laboratory under (1) a Government Analyst appointed under
the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940,(2) Chemical Examiner of (3) Fellow of Royal
Institute of Chemistry, Great Britain (Branch E). In case the posts are filled by transfer on
deputation then those Government servants in the pay scale of Rs. 1640-2900 with 3
years regular service are eligible provided they possess the stipulated educational
qualification.
40.19.4 The Health Department have informed us that Drug Inspectors are
in the scale of Rs. 1800-3330 and the Assistant Drug Controller and Secretary-cum-Drug
Controller are in the pay scale of Rs. 2000-3800. The Notification dated 21.12.1989 of
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the Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare Department states the same
qualification for Drug Inspectors that are prevalent in the Centre for recruitment. These
rules also mention what will be the subject in which there will be objective type
examinations.
Recommendations
40.19.5 During discussion with the Health Department it transpired that
there are in all 290 Drug Inspectors, one Assistant Drug Controller, one Secretary to Drug
Controller cum Deputy Drug Controller and one State Drug Controller. The Department
was in favour of having one Drug Inspector for 100 Medicine shops and for each of the
25 manufacturers in the State it was proposed to have one Drug Inspector. Against the
Cadre strength of 290 there are only 40 Drug Inspectors. The Department was in favour
of having one Drug Inspector in each Sub-division, one Senior Drug Inspector in each
District and 13 still higher posts for the 13 Divisions. As drug inspection requires
surprise checking of weights and regular inspections, the Department felt that 78 posts of
Drug Inspectors should be set apart for such functions. It is proposed to have 6 Drug
Inspectors in each team and in all 13 teams could be constituted at the rate of one per
division. It need be vigorous and intensive checking could be conducted in one district
with the help of this team.
40.19.6 We agree with the suggestions of the Department that the pay scale
of Drug Inspector and Senior Drug Inspector should not be the same scale i.e. Rs. 6500-
10,500. This is also the scale of Secretary to State Drug Controller cum Law Officer. The
Finance Department Resolution of 8.2.1999 only mentions another post in the hierarchy,
that of Drug Controller in the scale of Rs.14,300-18,300. If the post of Drug Inspectors in
the districts and divisions would have to be given a higher scale then posts have to be
created. Earlier the Inspector of Drugs and the Senior Drug Inspector were in two pay
scales of Rs.1800-3330 and Rs.2000-3800 respectively. According to the hierarchy the
Senior Drug Inspector could be in the scale of Rs.7500-12,000 but we have not come
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across any post other than Drug Inspector any other post in the Central Government as
well in a scale higher than Rs. 6500-10,500.
40.19.7 In the Central Drug Laboratory at Calcutta, Mumbai and Chennai
Group B posts are respectively 30, 5 and 3 and Group A posts are, respectively, 12, 3
and 3. But most of the posts are of Junior Scientific Officer, Chemist, Scientific Officer
and Research Assistant. Presuming that the Senior Drug Inspectors are in the scale of
Rs.7500-12,000 the next higher grade would have to be either in the scale of Rs.8000-
13,500 or Rs.10,000-15,200. The State Government has the option to designate the
Senior Drug Inspector as a Public Analyst or Government Analyst and the post in the
division could be adjusted against available posts or additional created posts of Deputy
Director cum Public Analyst in the scale of Rs.10,000-15,200. We are not sure whether
the Drug Inspector have the same qualification as Public Analyst/Government Analyst.
As these posts of Analysts are recruited and appointed on the basis of prescribed
qualification laid down in the Act, we would not like to interfere with the Government of
India Act.
40.19.8 In the Central Government the Deputy Director Controller and
Assistant Director Controller are respectively, in higher scales but we are not aware of
the recruitment qualifications laid down for these posts and whether Drug Inspectors in
Bihar are having this qualification. Therefore, the State Government may consider what
we have discussed in the foregoing paragraph. The pay scale of Senior Drug Inspector
may be decided in consultation with the Finance Department after taking into account the
provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetic Act, 1940. The State Government may consider
granting the scale of Rs.7500-12,000 for the Senior Drug Inspector and Rs.8000-13,500
for the 13 posts of Drug Inspectors in the Division. To effectively monitor the activities
of Drug manufacturers, the 250 vacant posts need to be filled on priority basis.
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Government/Public Analysts
40.20.1 In the Health Department there are posts of Government Analyst,
Deputy Director cum-Government Analyst, respectively, in the pay scale of Rs. 2000-
3800 and Rs. 3000-4500. The Health Department has also informed us that the Joint Food
Controller is in the pay scale of Rs. 4300-5550, Deputy Director-cum-Public Analyst is in
the scale of Rs. 3000-4500, Public Analyst in the scale of Rs. 2000-3800, Assistant
Public Analyst in the scale of Rs. 1800-3330, Senior Scientific Assistant in the pay scale
of Rs. 1500-2750, and Food Inspectors are in the pay scale of Rs. 1320-2040.
40.20.2 The Department has made available to us the Drugs and Cosmetic,
Rules 1945 as well as Drugs and Cosmetic Act,1940 which mention the qualifications of
a Government Analyst as well as their duties. A Government Analyst is required to be a
Graduate in Medicine or Science or Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Chemistry of an
University and has had not less than 5 years experience in the testing of drugs in a
laboratory under the control of a Government Analyst or possess Post Graduate degree in
Science or Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Chemistry of an University or possess the
Associateship diploma of the Institution of Chemists and has had after obtaining the said
Post Graduate Degree or diploma not less than 3 years experience in the testing of drugs
in a laboratory. The Government Analyst is required to get analyzed or tested such
samples of drugs which are sent to him by Inspectors or other persons and is required to
furnish reports of the results of test or analysis to the Government from time to time and
is required to send to the Government, results of analysis and research with a view to be
published at the discretion of the Government.
40.20.3 Below the Joint Food Controller there is the Director cum Public
Analyst cum Government Analyst, one Deputy Director cum Government Analyst
(Drug) and another Deputy Director cum Public Analyst (Food). Below these Deputy
Directors are 10 Public Analysts and Government Analyst in the same pay scale of Rs.
8000-13500. There are solitary posts of Chemical Analyst cum Public Analyst, Deputy
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Chemical Analyst cum Public Analyst, Senior Chemist in the scale of Rs. 6500-10500. In
addition there are 4 Assistant Public Analyst in the same scale. In the pay scale of Rs.
5500-9000 there are solitary posts of Assistant Chemical Analyst, Senior Analyst and
Chemist. In the bottom rung are 38 Food Inspectors, 23 posts of Senior Scientific
Assistant, one Head Laboratory Assistant and one Junior Analyst, all in the scale of Rs.
5000-8000. The recruitment qualification of these posts have already been discussed
before in our earlier Report in Chapter 38, paragraphs 38.11.1 to 38.11.6. As promotions
depend on possesing appropriate educational qualification and posts in each grade being
limited, the existing channels of promotion do not require further changes.
Food Inspectors
40.21.1 The Food Inspectors in the Health Department are in the scale of
Rs.5000-8000 and there are in all 38 posts. The statutory recruitment qualification laid
down for Food Inspectors is provided in the Prevention of Food Adulteration Rules,
1955. The Rules provide that if a qualified Sanitary Inspector with a minimum experience
of one year and three months training in whole or in parts in food inspection and
sampling work has been appointed as Food Inspector prior to 31.3.1985, he may continue
as Food Inspector. But according to the present Rules in force a Food Inspector is
required to be a Medical Officer in charge of Health Administration of a local area with
one month‟s training in food inspection and sampling work or Graduate in one of certain
specified disciplines in addition to the three months satisfactory training in Food
Inspection and Sampling work under a Food (Health) Authority. It has been proposed by
the Department that 8 posts of Junior Food Inspector in the scale of Rs.5500-9000 and 4
posts of Senior Food Inspector in the pay scale of Rs.6500-10,500 should be created. It is
proposed to have these eight posts in important districts of Patna, Bhagalpur,
Jamshedpur, Ranchi, Muzaffarpur, Gaya and Hazaribagh with two being posted at Patna.
The four posts of Senior Food Inspector, according to the Department, will be at Patna,
Bhagalpur, Ranchi and Jamshedpur. It has been clarified by the Joint Food Controller of
the Health Department that the Food Inspectors send samples regularly to Public
Analysts and in the last three calendar years of 1996, 1997 and 1998 the representative
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number of food samples received in the laboratories of the State are 1999,2167 and 3303
respectively.
40.21.2 Other than providing the Recruitment Rules as stated in the
Prevention of Food Adulteration Rules, 1955, the Department has preferred to maintain
silence about whether the existing Food Inspectors are those who have been promoted
from the post of Sanitary Inspectors prior to 31.3.1985 or have been appointed under the
new provisions and are Medical Officers or graduates in Medicine or Science Graduates
or Dairy Technologists or Veterinary Graduates. During discussion also the Department
has not mentioned that Food Inspectors should be adjusted against posts of Analysts or
against posts like Senior Chemists or Assistant Public Analyst/Assistant Chemical
Analyst. Given the gap in information we are unable to recommend creation of posts of
Junior Food Inspectors and Senior Food Inspectors because we would not like these Food
Inspectors who may have been promoted from the category of Sanitary Inspectors to have
better promotion facilities than the existing Sanitary Inspectors. We have recommended
that Sanitary Inspectors will be in three grades, the basic grade being Rs.4000-6000 and
the highest being Rs.5000-8000 . As the Food Inspectors are in a scale which is the same
as the highest grade of Sanitary Inspectors, creation of still higher categories of posts for
the Food Inspectors who may have been only Sanitary Inspectors with three months‟
training, would further create problems in the cadre. If the Food Inspectors are graduates
in the respective specified disciplines and have been appointed after the new Rules came
into force, we endorse the suggestion of the Department for creation of 8 posts of Junior
Food Inspectors and 4 posts of Senior Food Inspectors.
Dietician
40.22.1 We have discussed the pay scales of Dieticians at paragraph
38.19.2 , Volume II, Part II of our earlier Report and on the basis of our
recommendations the Finance Department have issued orders that the revised pay scale of
Dieticians will be Rs. 5500-9000, if the recruitment rules provide graduation in Home
Science with one year‟s Post- Graduate degree in Dietetics and Nutrition with 3 months
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internship. The 5th
Central Pay Commission recommended that the Assistant Dieticians
should be in the revised pay scale of Rs. 5500-9000 instead of Rs. 4500-7000 and the
higher grade Dieticians will be in the scales of Rs. 6500-10,500 as well as Rs. 8000-
13,500. It was also recommended that the recruitment rules for Chief Dietician should be
Masters Degree in Dietetics and Nutrition. The post should be filled by promotion failing
which by direct recruitment and the minimum educational qualification prescribed for
direct recruitment should also apply in case of promotion. The pay scale of Chief
Dietician recommended by the 5th
Central Pay Commission was Rs. 3000-4500 and the
pay scale has been revised from Rs. 2375-3500 to Rs. 10,000-15,200. We have
mentioned that in the absence of a proper cadre structure and information from the Health
Department of Bihar it is apparent that Dieticians do not have a very important role to
play in this State. As there is only the post of Dieticians in the pay scale of Rs. 1640-2900
we recommended only the revised pay scale of Rs. 5500-9000 and left it to the State
Government to attend to this area of devising a proper cadre structure in Bihar because
without proper counseling on appropriate dieting, many diseases cannot be cured only
though drugs.
40.22.2 GSR 554 dated 23.4.1981 of the Ministry of Health and Family
Welfare of Government of India contains the recruitment rules of Dieticians in the
Kalawati Saran Children‟s Hospital, New Delhi. The Dietician is required to have a
Graduation in Science with Diploma in Dietetics and one year‟s experience in the
profession. The age limit is 21-28 years and Government servants have a relaxation upto
35 years. We have no information from the Health Department regarding recruitment
qualification of Dieticians and whether there are superior posts other than in the basic
grade. Unless the principles of post creation are not finalized, it is difficult to determine
the additional posts required. Hence we are unable to devise any promotional policy for
Dieticians.
Doctors in Indigenous System of Medicines and Homeopathy
40.23.1 In the petition before the Fitment Committee the Doctors under
this system represented that there were in all 700 Doctors but we do not have any
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supporting figures from the Department. The 5th
Central Pay Commission at paragraph
52.28 to 52.34 noted that an orgasnised service called the Central Indigenous and
Homeopathy Medical Service needs to be constituted and the physicians under this
system should be given the same allowances and facilities as are granted to General Duty
Officers of the Allopathic stream. Based on the equivalence established by the 5th
Central
Pay Commission this Committee recommended at paragraphs 38.2.4 as well as at 38.3.4
what the revised pay scales of the Doctors in various grades in this system would be.
According to our recommendations and the orders issued by the Government, the pay
scales of the Doctors under this system of Medicine are as follows:-
Sl.No. Post Pay Scale(in Rs. )
1 Vaidya/Hakim/Homeopathy
Physician/Warden Inspector/
6500-10,500
2 Research Officer/ Dy.Superintendent/
Lecturer/Demonstrator/Homeopathy
Doctor/ Reader
10,000-15,200
3 Professor/Manager/Principal/Dy.
Director/Superintendent ,Rajkiya Ayurvedic
Hospital/Unani/Homeo and Ayurvedic
12,000-16,500
4 Director, Indigenous system of Medicine 14,300-18,300
40.23.2 This Committee did not recommend for the Doctors in the
Indigenous Systems of Medicines and Homeopathy three advance increments as are
being availed of by Doctors in the Allopathic Stream.
Problems in assessing actual strength and promotional requirements
40.23.3 We do not have any information whether in the Central
Government an organised service called the Central Indigenous and Homeopathy
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Medical Service has been constituted or not. In this State also the State Ayurvedic
Service has been constituted by a Resolution dated 31.3.87 . However, this Resolution
was largely meant to publish the seniority list. The seniority list was again published in
the Resolution dated 19.9.1997. Then the Government also notified the Bihar State
Health Ayurvedic Service (Basic Grade) Recruitment Rules,1997 by a Notification dated
2.8.1997. The Lecturer/Deputy Superintendent in the Indigenous Systems of Medicines
are in the pay scale of Rs. 6500-10,500 whereas the Tutor/Assistant Professor in the
Bihar Health Service are in the pay scale of Rs. 10,000-15,200. At present the Lecturer in
the Indigenous Systems of Medicines is in the pay scale of Tutor and the Professor is in
the pay scale of the Associate Professors and the Principal also in the same scale as
Associate Professor. The Deputy Director in the Unani, Homeopathy and Ayurvedic
stream has the same pay scale as the Associate Professor while the Director is in the pay
scale of the Professor of the Bihar Health Service and this is the scale which is available
to the Additional Director of the Bihar Health Service.
40.23.4 The Association of Bihar Ayurvedic and Unani Medical Officers
and Bihar State Homeopathy Medical Officers had represented to the Fitment Committee
that a distinction should be made in the pay scales between Principal and Deputy
Director and the Deputy Director should have been in a higher pay scale. We
recommended for the Principal and the Deputy Director the same pay scale. In any case,
in the Bihar Health Service the Professor and the Principal are in the same pay scale as
the Additional Director and since in the Bihar Health Service no problems have so far
been reported, we presume that no such problem will also arise in respect of the
Indigenous Systems of Medicine.
40.23.5 During discussions with the Health Secretary and his team of
Officers we were informed that the sanctioned strength of Ayurvediv Doctors is 340, that
of Homeopathic Doctors is 72 and Unani doctors were in all 147. But we have learnt that
these figures are not correct. For example, the February 1997 Resolution of the
Department regarding seniority list of the State Ayurvedic Service contains as many as
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names of 410 Doctors. The conversion of posts of the Unani Doctors, as approved by the
Finance Department, in January, 1993, indicates that as on 1.4.91 there were in all 157
Unani Doctors. The conversion of posts pertaining to Homeopathy Doctors in June 1991,
as approved by the Finance Department, indicates that as on 1.4.91 there were 191
Homeopathic Doctors. The conversion of posts in the Ayurvedic discipline, as approved
by the Finance Department in October 1993, indicates that there were 406 Ayurvedic
doctors in all. We also have with us the Resolution of the Health Department notified on
13.1.1998 which mentions that 310 posts of Doctors from Primary Health Centres have
been transferred to the Indigenous System of Medicnes. Among these 310 posts, 155 are
in Ayurvedic, 62 in Unani and 93 in Homeopathy. To add to the confusion we have been
infomed by some of the Doctors in the Directorate of Indigenous System of Medicines
that there are 683 Ayurvedic Doctors, 274 Doctors in the Unani stream and 353
Homeopathy Doctors. Faced with so many figures and each claiming to be the correct
one, we leave it to the Health Department to find out how many doctors there are actually
in each of the three disciplines under the Directorate of Indigenous System of Medicines.
40.23.6 Notwithstanding the recommendations of the 5th
Central Pay
Commission that Medical Officers in the Indigenous System of Medicines and
Homeopathy should have parity with General Duty Medical Officers, there is no parity in
qualifications prescribed for appointment of Doctors in the three disciplines in this
Directorate. The Ayurvedic Health Service was notified in the Resolution of the Health
Department on 31.3.87 though much earlier on 1.4.79 the Ayurvedic Doctors had been
declared gazetted. As on 1.4.79, there were only 172 Ayurvedic Doctors. Under Article
309 of the Indian Constitution, Rules for the Ayurvedic Service were framed in August
1997. The Rules stated that written examination followed by interview will be held and
on the basis of recommendations of the Bihar Public Service Commission, Ayurvedic
Doctors would be appointed. Another Resolution of 1991 June of the Health Department
provides that for appointment as Professor, Lecturer and Readers in Ayurvedic Medical
College and Hospitals with effect from 1.7.89, a Post Graduate degree is a necessary
qualification. In respect of Homeopathy and Unani no such Post Graduation qualification
has been laid down. In the Unani discipline in the Medical Colleges there are posts of
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Professor, Reader Lecturer and Demonstrator. We have been informed that in the
Government Tibbi College, 50 students are admitted each year but right from 1926 to
this day, there is no separate building for the Hospital.
40.23.7 In the Central Government there are only 182 practioners in the
Indigenous System of Medicines and Homeopathy but in Bihar there are not less than
700,according to the representation of the Doctors of this Directorate. According to the
last conversion of posts, as agreed to by the Finance Department, there are at least 756
Doctors though some of the individual Doctors who met this Committee claimed not
less than a figure of thousand.
40.23.8 The Central Government have also allowed to the Physicians of the
Indigenous System of Medicines and Homeopathy the same Career Progression as is
available for the General Duty Medical Officers of the Central Health Scheme. On the
basis of this Career Progression Scheme, the Medical Officers in the scale of Rs.8000-
13,500 get Time Bound promotion after 4 years on seniority cum fitness basis. The
second time bound promotion is after completion of 6 years of regular service as Senior
Medical Officer and promotion is in the scale of Rs.12,000-16,500 . These two
promotions are admissible to the officer concerned and without linkage to vacancies.
Thereafter 15% of the senior duty posts in the grade of Senior Medical Officer and Chief
Medical Officers are converted to the post of Chief Medical Officer in the scale of
Rs.14300-18,300. The only criteria for this scale is that the Doctors have to put in 14
years of service in Grade A posts subject to overall good performance with at least two
„very good‟ assessments during the preceding five years. Chief Medical Officers also
have further promotion after three years of regular service subject to availability of
vacancies in the scale of Rs.18,400-22,400. The Central Government have provided in
Office Memorandum dated 25.1.99 that the Physicians in this stream should possess the
medical qualifications as approved by the Central Council of Indian Medicines/Central
Council of Homeopathy and a Service called Central Indigenous and Homeopathy
Medical Service should include all Homeopathy Doctors and other doctors of the
indigenous system. It is also stipulated that in future recruitments, the Union Public
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Service Commission should be associated and the standards of the Commission regarding
routine examinations and interview should be applicable.
40.23.9 In this background of what the Central Government has allowed to
the Physicians in the Indigenous System of Medicines and Homeopathy, the Doctors in
Bihar in the three disciplines of Ayurved, Homeopathy and Unani have also demanded
similar promotional avenues. In the Central Government there are no Medical Colleges
and teaching posts that have been covered by the recommendations of the 5th
Central Pay
Commission. In Bihar there are posts in Medical Colleges for these three disciplines but
Post graduate qualification is not required in Unani and Homeopathy and though it is
required for Teaching posts in Ayurvedic Colleges, we have no information regarding
how many Teachers have post graduate qualification. Obviously, we cannot have one set
of scales for Teaching and another for non-Teaching posts. For the M.B.B.S. Doctors the
Teaching and non-Teaching posts have been separately earmarked and at present Doctors
posted in Medical Colleges cannot seek transfer to the Bihar Health Service which is non-
Teaching. The Department has also issued a notification on 21.5.97 under Article 309 of
the Constitution and constituted the Bihar Medical Teaching Health Cadre. The
separation of Teaching and non-Teaching posts have not been done in the Indigenous
System of Medicines and Homeopathy in Bihar. Obviously, we cannot have parity of
Teaching posts of these three disciplines with the M.B.B.S. Doctors in the Medial
colleges as Post-graduate qualification is not required for at least two out of the three
disciplines.
40.23.10 We requested the Directorate of Indigenous system of medicines in
Bihar for the number of patients who frequent the dispensaries but in vain. We have been
given a list of 38 District Joint Hospitals, 48 Unani Dispensaries, 70 Homeopathy
Dispensaries and 175 Ayurvedic Dispensaries. We have also been informed that there are
144 Ayurvedic Additional Primary Health Centres, 55 in Unani and 83 Homeopathy
Primary Health Centres. We have reasons to believe from reliable sources that not all
these dispensaries are functioning from notified places and many of these Hospitals and
dispensaries do not have a building of their own. This being so, promotional posts cannot
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be created or devised because there will be no place to see patients. In addition there is a
10 beded Homeopathic Hospital as well as the Government Tibbi College which is a
Unani Medical College and Hospital.
40.23.11 Given such confusion and basic contradictory figures regarding the
number of Doctors in each of the three streams of Indigenous System of Medicines and
Homeopathy and the fact that not all of these Joint Hospitals and dispensaries have
buildings of their own, the task of devising promotional opportunities seems to be beyond
the abilities of a two Member Committee such asthis. We also do not know whether
these Joint Hospitals and Dispensaries have got sufficient number of back up staff like
Nurses, Compunders, Pharmacists, Ward Attendants and other posts to assist the Doctors
to treat patients willing to avail of the Indigenous System of Medicines. Suppose we were
to devise promotional opportunities for the Doctors then it is quite possible that these
senior doctors would neither have Nurses nor other Class III and IV staff to assist them.
The net result would be Doctors without patients as frequently happens where the back-
up assistance has not been provided .
40.23.12 At best we may propose that Government should take a
consolidated view, based on what we have mentioned and create additional posts taking
into account the importance of the Joint Hospitals as well as dispensaries and the number
of patients. Creation of additional promotional opportunities without ensuring the proper
infrastructure in the form of building and staff would be a self - defeating exercise. The
scales of the Doctors in these three disciplines have already been notified but since the
promotional opportunities have not been worked out on the basis of need based posts, a
serious effort is required to lay down opportunities of promotion as well as the posts
required on that basis . The District Indigenous Medical Officers should be in a higher
scale than simple Doctors and Superintendent of the Hospitals should undoubtedly be in a
higher scale. But how many Senior Medical Officers and Chief Medical Officers are
required cannot be stated. Taking into account the parameters that we have discussed in
the foregoing paragraphs, we leave it to the Health Department and the State Government
to devise promotional opportunities after considering the notified pay scales, the Central
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pay scales that we have indicated and the available infrastructure under the Directorate of
Indigenous System of Medicines. We also wish them the best of luck as we have been
unable to arrive at any definite conclusions.
40.23.13 In the Central Government, as mentioned at paragraph 52.32, there
are only 182 practitioners in the Indigenous Systems of Medicine and Homeopathy.
Career Progression of these Doctors are the same as General Duty Medical Officers. The
Office Memorandum regarding Career Progression has only been notified this year on
25.1.1999. The Medical Officers after a 4 years residency period get promoted as Senior
Medical Officers in the scale of Rs. 10000-15200 and after 6 years in this scale they are
promoted as Chief Medical Officers in the scale of Rs. 12000-16500. Thereafter after
completion of 14 years they are promoted as Chief Medical Officer (Non Functional
Selection Grade) in the scale of Rs. 14300-18300. While the first two promotions are in-
situ and without linkage to vacancies, the third promotion is against 15% of the senior
duty posts in the grade of Senior Medical Officer (Rs. 10000-15200) and Chief Medical
Officer (Rs. 12000-16500). But before promotion the officer has to earn at least two
“Very Good’ assessments during the preceding 5 years. There is another promotion
subject to availability of vacancies in the scale of Rs. 18400-22400.
40.23.14 We do not recommend immediate adoption of this Career
Progression. There is neither finality in the actual strength nor are Central guidelines
being followed. Even the Colleges are not adequately staffed by teachers who fulfil the
prescribed educational qualifications. A large degree of uncertainty exists in all the three
disciplines. Till these are looked into, promotional facilities as available in the Central
Government need not be extended.
Nursing Cadre
40.24.1 In Chapter 38, Volume II, Part II we had dealt in detail with pay
scales of the Nursing Cadre as well as others under the Health, Medical Education and
Family Welfare Department. In the Government of India, Nurses are in the educational
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stream as well as in the Hospitals. We have with us the recruitment rules of Staff Nurses
in the JIPMER, Pondicherry, Assistant Nursing Superintendent, Nursing Superintendent,
Deputy Nursing Superintendent, Chief Nursing Officer in the Safdarjung Hospital, Ram
Manohar Lohia Hospital, Lady Hardinge Medical College, Central Institute of
Psychiatry, Ranchi (recruitment qualification of Nursing Superintendent and Deputy
Nursing Superintendent is only in respect of the Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi).
Central Recruitment and Promotion Rules
40.24.2 The Staff Nurses according to GSR No.1061 dated 17.11.81 of
JIPMER, Pondicherry are required to be in the age group of 21-31 years and having
passed the Matriculation or equivalent examination be a Registered Nurse and a
Registered Midwife. The existing pay scale of the Staff Nurse is Rs. 5000-8000 and it has
been mentioned in paragraph 52.56 of the 5th
Central Pay Commission Report that the
Nurses are required to be 10+2 and have diploma in General Nursing programme and
registration as Nurse and Midwife with the respective Central or State Nursing council.
40.24.3 In the hierarchy the next promotional post in the hospitals is that of
Nursing Sister in the scale of Rs. 5500-9000. The Sister Tutor in JIPMER, Pondicherry,
according to GSR 1098 dated 25.11.81 is promoted from Nursing Sister/Public Health
Nurse/Psychiatric Nurse/Nursing Tutor in a recognised Institute with 5 years service in
the grade. The scale then of Rs. 550-750 appears to be slightly on the lower side, vis-a-
vis the present position, because at present the Nursing Sister is in the scale of Rs. 5500-
9000 and in normal replacement terms the scale of Rs. 550-750 gets revised to only Rs.
5000-8000. The Deputy Nursing Superintendent is in the scale of Rs. 7500-12000 and is
a promotional post for the Assistant Nursing Superintendent in the scale of Rs. 6500-
10,500 and for those who have put in three years regular service in the grade.
40.24.4 The post of Nursing Superintendent in the scale of Rs. 8000-
13,500 in the Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi is required to have the essential
educational qualification of Master‟s in Nursing/M.Sc. Degree in Nursing, a registered
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Nurse and registered Midwife and three years experience in nursing in a Hospital or in a
Nursing Home. There is no age bar and in case it is a promotional post, the Deputy
Nursing Superintendent with two years regular service is eligible. However, if the post is
filled by deputation then the candidate has to have a diploma in Nursing Education and
Administration or B.Sc.(Nursing). The highest post in the Centre is of the Chief Nursing
Officer and the posts are in Safdarganj Hospital, Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Lady
Hardinge Medical College, JIPMER, Pondicherry and Central Institute of Psychiatry,
Ranchi. The pay scale is Rs. 10,000-15,200 and the essential qualification is M.Sc.
Degree in Nursing, registered Nurse and registered Midwife with 8 years experience
including at least 5 years administrative experience in a Hospital. Ph.D. in Nursing is a
desirable qualification. For direct recruits, the age limit is 40 years. In case the post is
filled by promotion from Nursing Superintendent in the scale of Rs. 8000-13,500 then 5
years regular service in the grade is required.
40.24.5 In the Lady Hardinge Medical College and Smt. Sucheta Kripalani
Hospital, New Delhi, the Staff Nurse is required to be a Matriculate and Registered Nurse
and Midwife Grade A or its equivalent or have B.Sc. Nursing. The age limit is 21-25
years and relaxable up to 35 years for Government servants. The Nursing Sister who is in
a higher scale and now in the scale of Rs. 5500-9000 is filled by promotion from Staff
Nurse, Grade A with 5 years regular service in the grade. The Departmental Promotion
Committee consists of the Vice-Principal of the College as Chairman with three other
Members being Chief Administrative Officer, Deputy Medical Superintendent and
Nursing Superintendent. For the Nursing Sister and Public Health Nurse the recruitment
qualification in the Centre is registered Nurse or Midwife or certificate in Public Health
Nursing or B.Sc. Nursing and when the posts are filled by promotion Matriculate Staff
Nurse with 5 years regular service in the grade are eligible.
Hierarchy in Bihar
40.24.6 In Bihar the highest pay scale is of Principal, Nursing School,
Ranchi which is Rs. 8000-13,500. The next below scale is of Rs. 6500-10,500 and is
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applicable for State Nursing Superintendent, Vice-Principal, Nursing College, Ranchi,
Lecturer, Nursing College, Ranchi and Superintendent, Lady Health Visitors Training
School, Patna. The Clinical Tutor/Senior Public Health Nurse/Senior Midwife/Senior
Matron/Senior Tutor/Senior Tutor/Nursing Sister/Assistant Matron/Public Health Nurse
Tutor/Junior Midwife Tutor/Psychiatric Nurse Sister are all in the scale of Rs. 5500-
9000. The Staff Nurse Grade A is in the scale of Rs. 5000-8000 and Staff Nurse Grade B
in the scale of Rs. 4500-7000 provided they do not have the qualification of 10+2 and 3
years diploma and a registered Nurse.
Recruitment Qualification and Promotional Posts of Nurses in Bihar
40.24.7 The Health Department have informed us that by a notification
dated 14.7.97 the Nurse Training Recognition, Affiliation and Conduct of Examination of
Nursing Rules, 1997 have been notified with effect from 1.1.96 and a candidate is
required to be either a 10+2 or Intermediate with Science in Biology and in English. It is
not mentioned that the candidate is to be a registered Nurse or Midwife. But we presume
that this must be so because no Nurse can become one unless he/she is registered as a
Nurse. The nursing personnel in the scale of Rs. 5500-9000 is required to put in 3 years
of service as a Junior Matron but the rules are as old as 1959. We do not have any
information whether these Rules have been revised. It has been stated in the previous
note of the Health Department sent in September, 1998 that the posts in the scale of Rs.
5500-9000 are all promotional posts and the same is in respect of the higher posts up to
the scale of Rs. 2000-3800. Therefore, the Staff Nurses have the facility of promotion up
to the scale of Rs. 8000-13,500 provided he/she joins the Nursing College. If not then
there is promotion up to the scale of Rs. 6500-10,500.
40.24.8 The Fitment Committee had recommended at paragraph 38.22.13,
Volume II, Part II that the post of Deputy Nursing Superintendent and even the post of
Chief Nursing Officer in Bihar are not available and no pay scale can be recommended if
the posts do not exist. Therefore ,we recommended in paragraph 38.22.15 that a post of
Matron or Nursing Supervisor is only eligible in hospitals which cater to bed strengths of
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about 500-600 and Chief/Principal Nursing Officer is only to be on the strength of beds
in a hospital between 750-1000. For Hospitals with less than 500 beds, the post of Matron
or a Nursing Supervisor is not justified.
Strength of Nurses and other Cadres
40.24.9 In Bihar, there are 18401 Auxiliary Nurse Midwives, 44 House
Keepers, 1860 Lady Health Visitors, 2608 Staff Nurse Grade A, 225 Ward Sisters, 109
Public Health Nurses, 108 Junior Sister Tutors, 18 Assistant Matrons, 26 Principal
Tutors, 14 Senior Sister Tutors, 10 Senior Matrons, 2 Clinical Instructors in the College
of Nursing, 2 Lecturers in the College of Nursing and one each against the post of
Principal, College of Nursing, Vice-Principal, College of Nursing and State Nursing
Superintendent. According to the note received from the Health Department the Staff
Nurse, Grade A are required to be Matriculates with 3 years 9 months training. Earlier in
1959, the State Government had issued orders that the Bihar Nursing Service will consist
of Senior Matron, Junior Matron, Ward Sister ,Staff Nurse Grade A ,Lady Health Visitor
as well as Auxiliary Nurse Midwife, Trained Dai, Staff Nurse Grade B and House
Keeper. The Senior Matrons were required to work for three years as Junior Matrons and
Junior Matrons were required to work as Ward Sisters for five years with minimum of
two years of teaching experience in a Hospital. Assistant Matrons were required then to
have worked as Ward Sister for three years. It appears that all these considerations on
which previous pay scales and designations were framed now require to be changed in
view of the State Government having adopted the principle of granting Central pay for
similarly designated posts in the State .
Promotional Posts
40.24.10 In the Central Government the Staff Nurse gets promoted as
Nursing Sister and then as Assistant Nursing Superintendent and thereafter as Deputy
Superintendent. At the top of the ladder are the posts of Nursing Superintendent and
Chief Nursing Officer. Since we do not know on what basis there are 2608 Staff Nurse
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Grade A, 10 Senior Matrons 18 Assistant Matrons, 109 Public Health Nurses, we are
unable to recommend any specific promotion policy. We find from paragraph 52.58 of
the 5th
Central Pay Commission Report that a Matron or Nursing Supervisor in the scale
of Rs. 2000-3500 or in the lower pay scale is already catering to a bed strength of about
500-600. If these norms are not fulfilled then it would be difficult to have the same
promotional opportunities as in the Centre.
40.24.11 The Nursing Superintendent of the Patna Medical College Hospital
has informed us that the Staff Nurse Grade A are promoted as Ward Sisters. The next
promotion is then to the post of Assistant Matron with the strength being 18 and
thereafter as Senior Matron who number 11. The promotional opportunities for Staff
Nurse Grade A to the higher grade of Rs. 5500-9000 would be about 10 % because now
after revision in pay scales the pay scales of Assistant Matron, Senior Matron and Ward
Sisters have become the same, viz. Rs. 5500-9000. The Junior Sister Tutor numbering
108 are teaching in Nursing Schools and are in the scale of Rs. 5500-9000. Their next
promotion is against the posts of Clinical Tutor/Lecturer, Nursing College, Ranchi/Senior
Sister Tutor. Thereafter the next level of promotion are posts of Vice-Principal, Nursing
College, Ranchi and then as Principal and finally as State Nursing Superintendent. Now
after the revised pay scales on Central pattern the pay scale of Junior Sister Tutor, Senior
Sister Tutor, Clinical Tutor are the same, viz. Rs. 5500-9000 and the higher posts are of
Lecturer in Ranchi Nursing College in the pay scale of Rs. 6500-10,500. Hence 132 posts
in the pay scale of Rs. 5500-9000 have promotional avenues to only 3 posts of
Lecturers/Vice-Principal. We are not aware of whether there is a common cadre for
Nurses in hospitals as well as in the Nursing Colleges/Schools. There are also 109 Public
Health Nurses in the scale of Rs. 5500-9000 and they are promoted as Senior Public
Health Nurse but the pay scale of both the posts is Rs. 5500-9000 However, there are 3
posts of Superintendent, Lady Health Visitors Training School in the pay scale of Rs.
6500-10,500. According to the organizational chart provided by the Nursing
Superintendent the apex post is of State Nursing Superintendent. Now this post is in the
scale of Rs. 6500-10,500 while the Principal, Nursing College, Ranchi is having the pay
scale of Rs. 8000-13,500.
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40.24.12 The Nursing Cadre is well defined and does not need any
modification. We recommend adoption of the Central pattern as the Central pay scales
have already been implemented.
Social Workers
40.25.1 In the Health and Labour and Employment Departments there are
posts of Social Workers in the pay scales of Rs. 2650-4000, ( Labour & Employment )
Rs. 4500-7000 as well as Rs. 5000-8000. According to GSR 554 dated 23.4.81 in the
Kalawati Saran Children‟s Hospital, New Delhi under the Ministry of Health & Family
Welfare, the Social Worker is in the scale of Rs. 4500-7000 and is required to be a
graduate and have a Diploma in Social Work from a recognized Institute. The desirable
qualification is at least one year‟s experience as a Social Worker. These posts are filled
by direct recruitment. Therefore, in the Health Department wherever Social Workers are
in the scale of Rs. 4500-7000 or Rs. 5000-8000, the posts will be filled by direct recruits
on the basis of the above mentioned qualification. Obviously, the post of Social Worker
in the Labour and Employment Department is a post meant for Class IV personnel and
hence we will only mention that the Social Worker has to be a Class VIII or Middle
School pass with some experience which the Department may prescribe.
40.25.2 These Social Workers will also be eligible for promotion against
posts in higher scales available in the two concerned departments. At paragraph 52.103 of
the Report of the 5th
Central Pay Commission it was recommended that posts of Medical
Social Worker/Social Worker /Psychiatric Social Worker should become feeder posts for
Public Relation Officers, Labour Welfare Officer, etc., wherever they exist, keeping in
mind the nature of duties, qualification and job content. If such posts are available in the
concerned Department as in the Central Government, then Social Workers could be
promoted if they are graduates and have two years diploma in social work.
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Bacteriologist/Pharmacologists
40.26.1 According to GSR No.144 dated 11.3.1996, there are posts of
Bacteriologists and Pharmacologists in the scale of Rs. 10,000-15,200 in Dr. Ram
Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi. For both these posts, the recruitment qualification
is a Master‟s Degree in the respective discipline with 5 years experience. The
Bacteriologist is required to have experience in research, assay and testing in the field of
Bacteriology and Microbiology with experience out of which not less than two years
should be in Microbiological Assay and testing of drugs. The Pharmacologist Chemist is
required to have experience in research, testing and standardization of drugs with
experience out of which not less than two years should be in testing and standardization
of drugs and pharmaceutical substances. In the Bihar Government under the Department
of Health, Medical Education & Family Welfare there are posts of Bacteriologists in the
same scale of Rs. 10,000-15,200 but the post of Pharmaceutical Chemist is only in the
scale of Rs. 6500-10,500. Therefore, in Bihar, the Pharmaceutical Chemist is required to
be a Post Graduate and he need not have the experience. Only if he is being promoted to
the scale of Rs. 10,000-15,200 then experience should be prescribed.
40.26.2 There are posts of Pharmacologist and Biochemists also in the Dr.
Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi in the scale of Rs. 10,000-15,200 and for both
these posts the minimum recruitment educational qualification is Master‟s Degree in the
respective discipline with 5 years experience, of which not less than two years should be
in assay and testing of drugs by biochemical methods or by pharmacological methods. If
in the Bihar Government, there are similar posts, exact recruitment qualification as in the
Centre should be prescribed and recruitments made.
Auxiliary Nurse Midwife
40.27.1 In the Security Paper Mill at Hoshangabad, according to GSR 11
dated 27.12.95, the Auxiliary Nurse Midwives are required to be matriculates with two
years training in elementary Midwifery including obstetrical and gynecological nursing
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and in nursing of children with two years experience as Nurse/Midwife in a
hospital/dispensary. The pay scale of the post is Rs. 1320-2040 which has been revised to
Rs. 4000-6000. It has been noted by the 5th
Central Pay Commission at paragraphs 52.70
and 52.72 that the Auxiliary Nurse Midwife will be in the scale of Rs. 4000-6000 and this
has been accepted by the Government of India. The educational qualification prescribed
is Matriculation with Auxiliary Nurse Midwife/House Wifery course and registration
with the concerned Central/ State Council.
40.27.2 The 5th
Central Pay Commission has noted that the posts of Lady
Health Visitors in the scale of Rs. 4500-7000 are promotion posts for Auxiliary Nurse
Midwives. We also recommend that this should also be followed in Bihar provided the
Auxiliary Nurse Midwives have the same qualification as has been mentioned above. If
the qualification as in the Centre is not being followed in the State Government, then
identical promotional facilities of the Central Government cannot also be extended to
State Government personnel.
40.27.3 The Health,Medical Education and Family Welfare Department
has informed that in the Nursing Cadre there are 21 Trained Dais, 18401 auxiliary Nurse
Midwives and 1860 Lady Health Visitors. There are very few promotional opportunities
for ANMs to the posts of Lady Health Visitors but we presume that the post of Lady
Health Visitors are filled by direct recruitment. We leave it to the State Government to
decide about how many ANMs will be promoted as LHVs and in what percentagte
provided the Auxiliary Nurse Midwives have the stipulated essential qualification laid
down for appointment as Lady Health Visitors.
Trained Dai and Ayah
40.28.1 There are posts of Trained Dais in the Health, Medical Education
and Family Welfare and Labour & Employment Departments in the scale of Rs. 2650-
4000 and Ayahs in the scale of Rs. 2550-3200. In the Central Government, the post of
Female Attendant (Ayah) is in the scale of Rs. 2550-3200 and the recruitment
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qualification is middle standard pass as well as requisite training as Trained Dais with
elementary knowledge of first aid. This post is available in JIPMER, Pondicherry
according to SRO 1048 dated 7.9.74. Then again in the Security Paper Mill at
Hoshangabad the Ayah is in the scale of Rs. 2650-4000 and is required to be a 5th
standard pass with one year‟s experience in the line in a hospital /dispensary under
Government. In this office women employed in cleaning /dusting with 4 years regular
service in the scale of Rs. 750-940 and having experience in delivery of children and
allied work in labour room are also eligible for promotion as an Ayah. Therefore, Trained
Dais in the Health, Medical Education & Family Welfare Department as well as in the
ESI dispensaries under the Labour and Employment Department will be in the scale of
Rs. 2650-4000.Those with the designation of Ayahs but without training will be in the
scale of Rs. 2550-3200. Depending upon the number of posts there could be senior posts
of Senior Trained Dais in the scale of Rs. 2750-4400. Thereafter the Senior Trained Dais
could be eligible for promotion as Auxiliary Nurse Midwife if they possess the required
training and qualification.
Museum Assistant
40.29.1 In the Health Department there is a post of Museum Assistant in
the Preventive and Social Medicine Department as well as in the Ranchi Medical
College Hospital in the scale of Rs. 3050-4590. According to the GSR No. 485 dated
3.7.1990 in the All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health, Calcutta, Ministry of
Health and Family Welfare the Museum Assistant is also in the same scale of Rs. 3050-
4590.The Museum Assistant in the Central Government is required to be in the age group
of 18-25 years and should have Matriculation with diploma from any recognized College
of Arts and Crafts in Fine Arts/ Commercial Arts or equivalent qualification. The posts
are filled by direct recruitment. Therefore, we recommend that the Museum Assistant of
the Government of Bihar‟s, Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare Department
should have the similar qualification.
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40.29.2 We have been unable to locate any post for promotion of Museum
Assistants and the Department was also unable to enlighten us in this regard. But there
are Artists in the Health Department and the Museum Assistant could be considered for
promotion to the post of Artist which is Rs. 4000-6000 in the Centre. As Artists in the
Health Department are in the scale of Rs. 5000-8000 separate posts of Artist in the scale
of Rs. 4000-6000 would need to be created. Only those Museum Assistants who have put
in three years service and have a diploma in Arts/Fine Arts would be eligible for
promotion as Artists in the scale of Rs. 4000-6000 and then considered for promotion in
the scale of Rs. 5000-8000.
Field Assistant
40.30.1 The post of Field Assistant in the pay scale of Rs. 3050-4590 is
under the Cholera Control Scheme. In the same pay scale there is also a Health Assistant
in the Leprosy Control Scheme. Then again the Field Assistant in the Public Health
Institute at Patna is also in the same scale and the Basic Health Workers are also in the
scale of Rs. 3050-4590. According to GSR No.485 dated 3.7.1990 in the All India
Institute of Hygiene and Public Health, Calcutta the Field Assistant is in the scale of Rs.
3050-4590 and is required to be a Matriculate or having equivalent qualification with
Science as one of the subjects from a recognized Board and with experience of laboratory
or field work for one year. The Field Assistants are eligible for promotion in the same
organisastion as Laboratory Assistants in the pay scale of Rs. 3200-4900 after 5 years
regular service in the grade. Posts of Laboratory Assistant are filled 75% by direct
recruitment and 25% by promotion. However, direct recruits are required to be 10+2 or
higher secondary with two years experience in a recognized laboratory or have to be
graduates in Chemistry or Biological Science. Therefore in Bihar the Field Assistant will
have to have similar qualification of matriculation with at least one year‟s experience of
laboratory or field work. It is for the appointing authority to lay down experience from
which organisation will be recognized for appointment.
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40.30.2 Field Assistants working in laboratories would be eligible for
promotion as Laboratory Assistant in the scale of Rs. 3200-4900 if they have the requisite
qualification mentioned above and have put in five years service in the grade. Thereafter
they could either became Fild Workers in the scale of Rs. 4000-6000 on promotion or
move up as Laboratory Technician in the scale of Rs. 4500-7000 if they have the
qualification of 10+2 with Science and B.Sc. or diploma in Engineering and/or other
subject matter diploma.
Field Investigator
40.31.1 There are Field Investigators in the pay scale of Rs. 3050-4590 and
Field Workers in the pay scale of Rs. 4000-6000 are in the same All India Institute of
Hygiene and Public Health, Calcutta. The Field Investigators are required to be
Matriculates with experience in field survey for one year and the Field Worker in the
higher scale is required to have Matriculation with three years experience in field work
relating to duties entrusted. The posts of Field Investigators are filled by direct
recruitment and Field Workers are promoted from Workshop Assistant as well as Fitter
Mistry in the scale of Rs. 3050-4590 with 5 years regular service in the grade. The
Workshop Assistant is in the scale of Rs. 3050-4590 and they are required to be Class
VIIIth pass with experience in repairing and servicing of vehicle/ tubewell equipment,
etc. and knowledge of English is a desirable qualification. Posts of Workshop Assistants
are filled by direct recruitment and the Fitter Mistry are required to be VIIIth pass with
experience of sinking and re-sinking and maintenance of tubewell. If similar work is
expected from Field Assistant and Field Workers in the Public Health Institute then the
qualification laid down and promotion of Fitter Mistry /Field Assistants to the post of
Field Worker should be considered as has been outlined above. Posts of Field Worker in
the scale of Rs. 4000-6000 will need to be created as posts in this scale are not available
at present. The problem with the Health Department is that posts and the pay scales are
available but there is very little information about the duties of each post.
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Animal Keeper
40.32.1 There is a post of Animal Keeper in the Ranchi Medical College
Hospital. The posts are in the pay scale of Rs. 3050-4590. In the All India Institute of
Hygiene and Public Health Calcutta as indicated in GSR No. 485 dated 3.7.1990, the
Animal Caretaker was in the pre-revised scale of Rs. 975-1540 and required to be Higher
Secondary in Science with Chemistry/ Biological Science as one of the subjects with two
years experience in a recognized Laboratory or Science Graduate with
Chemistry/Biological Science and preference being given to Science graduates with
Chemistry/Biological Science. The posts of Animal Caretaker are filled by direct
recruitment. Therefore, the Animal Keeper in the Bihar Government will have the same
recruitment qualification as the Animal Caretaker in the Centre‟s Organisation in
Calcutta. We are of the view that the Animal Keepers have the same functions and duties
as the Animal Caretaker in the Central Government.
Projectionist
40.33.1 There are posts of Projectionist in the Medical College under the
Department of Health , Medical Education and Family Welfare and there is a Project
Operator in the Information and Public Relations Department, all these categories of
posts in the two Departments are in the same scale of Rs. 4000-6000.We have no
information regarding recruitment qualification for these posts as well as numbers in the
two departments under consideration. According to GSR No.986 dated 16.11.1987 in the
Films Division of the Department of Information and Public Relations the Film Librarian
cum Projectionist is in the revised scale of Rs. 4500-7000, the essential qualification is
Matriculation, a diploma or licence in Cinema Projection from the competent authority
and 5 years experience as Projection Room Operator in a commercial house or
Government Organization. The desirable qualification is fair knowledge of film librarian
or routine work. The posts are filled by promotion from Assistant Projection Room
Operator in the Films Division who have passed the matriculation or equivalent
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examination and have put in 5 years service in the grade rendered after appointment
thereto on a regular basis. We do not have with us the recruitment qualification of
Assistant Projection Room Operator in the Films Division.
40.33.2 In Bihar there does not appear to be any post of Projector Operator
and Projection Mechanic and the Projector Operator is not required to have anything to
do with Film Library or routine work. The essential qualification mentioned in the GSR
above will be applicable for post of Projector Operator. We will only recommend that if
there are senior posts then the Projection Operator should be entitled to promotion in the
particular discipline.
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ANNEXURE -I
Medical Council of India
The November, 1998
No. MCI-12(2)/98-Med./
In exercise of the powers conferred by the section 33 of the Indian Medical Council Act,
1956 (102 of 1956), the Medical Council of India with the previous sanction of the
Central Government, hereby makes the following regulations, namely :-
1. Short title and commencement :- (1) These regulations may be called the
“Minimum Qualifications for Teachers in Medical Institutions Regulations, 1998”.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2. Objectives – Appointment of medical teachers, with minimum qualification and
experience in various departments of medical colleges and institutions imparting graduate
and post-graduate medical education, is a necessary requirement to maintain a standard
of teaching.
3. Minimum qualification for appointment as a teacher :- Minimum qualification
for appointment as a teacher in various departments of a medical college or institution
imparting graduate and post-graduate education shall be as specified in the schedules I
and II annexed with these regulations.
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SCHEDULE I
Every appointing authority before making an appointment to a teaching post in a
medical college or institution shall observe the following norms:-
1. All Medical teachers must possess a basic University or equivalent qualification
included in any one of the Schedules to the Indian Medical Council Act.1956,(102 of
1956), They must also be registered in a State Medical Register or Indian Medical
Register.
2. In the departments of Anatomy, Physiology, Bio-chemistry Pharmacology and
Microbiology, non-medical teachers may be appointed to the extent of 30% of the total
number of posts in the Department. A non-medical approved medical M.Sc. qualification
shall be a sufficient qualification for appointment as Lecturer in the subject concerned but
for promotion to higher teaching post a candidate must possess the Ph. D. degree in the
subject. The Heads of these departments must possess recognized basic university
medical degree qualification or equivalent qualification. However, in the Department of
Bio-chemistry, non-medical teachers may be appointed to the extent of 50% of the total
number of posts in the Department. In case of the paucity of teachers in non-clinical
departments relaxation up to the Head of the Department may be given by the appointing
authority to the non-medical persons if suitable medical teacher in the particular non-
clinical speciality is not available for the said appointment. However, such relaxations
will be made only with the prior approval of the Medical Council of India. A non-medical
person cannot be appointed as Director or Principal or Dean or Medical Superintendent.
In the departments of Community Medicine and Pharmacology, Lecturers in Statistics
and Pharmacological Chemistry shall possess M.Sc. qualification in that particular
subject from a recognized University.
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3. Medical teachers in all Medical Colleges except the Tutors, Residents, Registrars
and Demonstrators must possess the requisite recognized postgraduate Medical
qualification in their respective subjects.
4. The appointing authority may consider the holders of equivalent Post-graduate
qualifications, which may be approved by the Medical Council of India from time to time
to have the requisite recognised qualification in the subject concerned.
5. The Medical Council of India shall determine equivalent qualification referred to
in these regulations.
6. The Teachers in a medical college or institution having a total of eight years‟
teaching experience out of which at least five years teaching experience as Lecturer or
Asstt. Professor gained after obtaining post-graduate degree shall be recognized as post-
graduate teachers in broad specialities. In the case of super-specialities only those
teachers who possess eight years‟ teaching experience out of which at least five years‟
teaching experience as Lecturer or Asstt. Prof. gained after obtaining the higher speciality
degree shall be recognized as post-graduate teachers:
Provided that in the case of super speciality courses which are being newly
instituted, matter regarding relaxation of qualification and experience of post-graduate
teachers may be taken up by the appointing authority with the Medical Council of India.
7. In cases where candidates with requisite experience are not available a reference
may be made by the appointing authority to the Medical Council of India for
consideration on merits.
8. The names of the teaching Posts, academic qualifications and the teaching or
research experience required for each teaching post are given in Table I in respect of
graduate and post-graduate/higher speciality courses and in Table II in respect of super
speciality courses.
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9. The requirement of publication of four research papers for the post of Associate
Professor and eight research papers for the post of Professor may be a desirable
qualification.
TABLE I
REQUIREMENTS OF ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIOINS,TEACHING AND
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Post Academic qualifications Teaching/Research Experience
Principal/Dean/
Director of Medical
Institution
Should possess the recognized post
graduate medical qualification and
other academic qualification from a
recognized institution with a
minimum of ten years‟ teaching
experience as Professor Associate
Professor/Reader in a medical
college/Instt. out of which atleast
five years should be as Professor in
a Department Preference for these
appointments may be given to the
Heads of the Departments.
Director/Medical
Superintendent of
the affiliated
teaching hospital
Should possess a recognized post
graduate medical Qualification from
a recognized Institution with 10
years administrative experience.
ANATOMY
(A) Professor M.S.(Anatomy)/M.D.
(Anatomy)/M.B.B.S. with
M.Sc.(Anatomy)/M.Sc.(Med
.Anatomy)with Ph.D. (Med,.
Anatomy)/M.Sc.(Med.Anatomy)
with D.Sc.(Med.Anatomy)
(i)As Reader/Associate Professor in Anatomy for four
years in a recognized medical college.
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journal and one research
publication in International journal.
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(B)Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Anatomy for five
years in a recognized medical college. Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national Journals
(C) Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (i) Requisite recognized postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii)Three years teaching experience in the subject in a
recognized medical college as
Resident/Registrar/Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D)Tutor/
Demonstrator/
Resident or
Registrar.
M.B.B.S/M.Sc.(Medical
Anatomy)for non-medical persons.
PHYSIOLOGY
(A) Professor M.D.(Physiology)/M.B.B.S. with
M.Sc. (Physiology)/M.Sc. (Med.
Physiology) with Ph.D.
(Med.Physiology)/
M.Sc.(Med.Physiology)with D.Sc.
(Med.Physiology)
(i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Physiology for four
years in a recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index medicus/national Journal and one research
publication in International Journal.
(B)
Reader/Associate
Professor
DO (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Physiology for five
years in a recognized medical college. Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
(C)Assistant
Professor/Lecturer
Do (i) Requisite recognized postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the subject in a
recognized medical college as
Resident/Registrar/Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D) Tutor,
Demoinstrator,
Resident of
Registrar.
M.B.B.S. M.Sc. (Medical
Physiology ) for non-medical
persons.
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BIOCHEMISTRY
(A) Professor M.D. (Biochemistry)/M.B.B.S. with
M.Sc. (Med.Biochem.)/M.Sc. (Med.
Biochemistry) with Ph.D.(Med.
Biochemistry)/M.Sc.(Med.
Biochemistry) with D.Sc. (Med.
Biochemistry)
(i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Biochemistry for four
years in a recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national Journal and one research
publication in International Journal.
(B) Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant professor/Lecturer in Biochemistry for five
years in a recognized medical college.
Desirabl
(ii) Minimum of four research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
(C) Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (i) Requisite recognized postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the subject in a
recognized medical college as
Resident/Registrar/Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D) Tutor/
Demonstrator/
Resident/
Registrar
M.B.B.S./ M.Sc. (Medical
Biochemistry) for non-medical
persons.
BIO-PHYSICS
(A)Professor M.D.(BioPhysics)/M.Sc.
(Bio-Physics or Medical
Biochemistry) with Ph.D. (Bio-
Physics) / M.D.
(Physiology) or M.D.(Biochemistry)
with one year training in Bio-
Physics.
(i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Bio-Physics for four
years in a recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index medicus/national journal and one research
publication in International Journal.
(B)Reader
/Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant Professor Lecturer in Bio-Physics five
years in a recognized medical college. Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications index in Index
Medicus/national journals.
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© Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (i) Requisite recognized postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years techning experience in the subject in a
recognized medical college as
Resident/Registrar/Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D) Tutor/
Demonstrator/
Resident/
Registrar
M.B.B.S./M.Sc. (Bio-Physics or
Medical Bio-chemistry) for non-
medical person.
PHARMACOLOGY
(A) Professor M.D. (Pharmacology)
/M.B.B.S. with Ph.D.(Med.
Pharmacology)/ M.Sc.
(Med.Pharmacology)with Ph.D.
(Med.Pharmacology)/ M.Sc. (Med.
Pharmacology) with D.Sc. (Med.
Pharmacology).
(i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Pharmacology for
four years in a recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journal and one research
publication in International Journal.
(B) Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Pharmaclogy for five
years in a recognized medical College.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
(c) Assistant
Professor/
Lecture
Do (i) Requisite recognized postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the subject in a
recognized medical college as Resident/
Registrar/Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D) lecturer in
Pharmaceutical
Chemistry
M.Sc. (Pharmaceutical chemistry) (i) Requisite recognized postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the subject in a
recognized medical college as Resident/
Registrar/Demonstrator/Tutor.
(E) Tutor/
Demonstrator/
Resident/
Registrar
M.B.B.S. M.Sc. (Medical
Pharmacology) for non medical
persons
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PATHOLOGY
(A) Professor M.D.(Pathology)/ Ph.D.
(pathology)/D.Sc.(pathology)
(i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Pathology for four
years in a recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journal and one research
publication in International Journal.
(B)Reader/
Associate Pforessor
Do (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Pathology for five
years in a recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national, journals.
(C) Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (i) Requisite recognized postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the subject in a
recognized medical college as Resident
Registrar/Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D) Tutor/
Demonstrator/
Resident/
Resident/
Pathologist/
Registrar/
Clinical Pathologist.
M.B.B.S.
MICROBIOLOGY
(A)Professor M.D.(Bacteriology)/
M.D.(Microbiology)/
M.B.B.S. with M.Sc. (Med.)
Bacteriology/M.Sc.(Med.)
Microbiology)/Ph.D.(Med.Bacteriol
ogy)/M.Sc.(Med.Bacteriology)with
D.Sc. (Med. bacteriology/M.Sc.
(Med.Microbiology)with Ph.D.
(Med. Micrtoibiology)/
M.Sc. (Med. Microbiology)with
D.Sc.(Med. Microbiology)
(i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Microbiology for four
years in a recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/National journal and one research
publication in International journal.
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(B)Reacer/Associate
Professor
Do (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Microbiology for
five years in a recognized medical college.
Desirabl
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/National journals.
© Assistant
Professor/Lecturer
Do (i) Requisite recognized postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the subject in a
recognized medical College as
Resident/Registrar/Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D)
Tutor/Demonstrator/
Resident/Registrar/
Clinical Pathologist.
M.B.B.S./S.Sc.(Med.Microbiology)
for non-medical persons.
COMMUNITY MEDICINE
(A) Professor M.D. (Social & Preventive
Medicine)/MD (community Med.)
(i) As Reader/Associate Professor in community
Medicine/Social and Preventive Medicine for four years in
a recognized Medical college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/National journal and one research
publication in International journal.
(B)
Reader/Associate
Professor
Do (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in community
Medicine/Social & Preventive Medicine for five years in a
recognized Medical college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
© Assistant
Professor/Lecturer
Do (i) Requisite recognized postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the subject in a
recognized medical college as Resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/Tutor.
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(D) Lecturer in
Statistics
M.Sc. (statistics) (i) Requisite recognized postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the subject in a
recognized medical college as Resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/Tutor.
(E)Tutor/.
Demonstrator/
Resident/Registrar/
Epidemologist
Health Officer
M.B.B.S.
FORENSIC MEDICINE
(A) Professor M.D. (Forensic med.) (i) As Reader /Associate Professor in Forensic Medicine
for four years in a recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index medicus/national Journal and one research
publication in International Journal.
(B) Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Forensic Medicine
for five years in a recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index medicus /national journals.
© Assistant
Professor /
Lecturer
Do (i)Requisite recognized postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii)Three years teaching experience in the subject in a
recognized medical college as Resident/Registrar/
Demonstator/Tutor.
(D)
Tutor/Demonstrator/
Resident/Registrar/
Casualty/Medical
Officer/Resident
Pathologist.
M.B.B.S.
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GENERAL MEDCINE
(A) Professor M.D.(Medicine)/M.D.(General
Medicine)
(i) As Reader/Associate Professor in General
Medicine/Medicine for four years in a recognized medical
college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications
indexed in Index Medicus/national journal and one
research publication in International Journal.
(B) Reader/
Associat Professor
Do (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in General
Medicine/Medicine for five years in a recognized Medical
college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indeued in
Index Medicus/nationals journals.
©Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (i) Requisite recognized postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the subject in a
recognized medical college as
Resident/Registrar/Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D) Tutor/
Demonstrator/
Resident/Registrar
M.B.B.S.
GENERAL SURGERY
(A) Professor M.S.(Surgery)/ M.S. (General
surgery)
(i) As Reader/Associate Professor in General Surgery
/surgery for four years in a recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index medicus/national journal and one research
publication in International/Journal.
(B) Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in
General/Surgery/Surgery for five years in a recognized
Medical College.
Desirable
Minimum of four Research publications indexed in Index
Medicus/ national journals.
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© Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (i) Requisite recognized postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii)Three years teaching experience in the subject in a
recognized medical college as
Resident/Registrar/Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D) Tutor/
Demonstrator/
Resident/Registrar.
M.B.B.S.
OBSTRETRICS AND GYANEOLOGY
(A) Professor M.D.(Obst. & Gynae.)/M.S.(Obst.&
Gyanae.)
(i)As Reader/Associate Professor in Obstetrics &
Gynaecology for four year in a recognized medical
college.
Desirable
(ii)Minimum of fours Research publication indexed in
Index Medical nationalk journal and one research
publication in International Journal.
(B) Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As assistant Professor/Lecturer in Obstetrics &
Gynaecology for five years in a recognized medical
college.
Desirable.
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus national journals.
(C)Assistant
Profesor/Lecturer
Do (i) Requisite recognized postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the subject in a
recognized medical college as Resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D) Tutor/
Demonstrator/
Resident/Registrar
M.B.B.S.
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PAEDIATRICS
(A) Professor M.D.(Paediatrics) (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Tuberculosis and
Respiratory Diseases for four years in a recognized
medical college.
Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index medicus/national journal and one research
publication in International Journal.
(B)Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Paediatrics for five
years in a recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum four Research Publications indexed in Index
medicus/ national journals
© Assistant
Professor
Do (i) Requisite recognized postgraduate qualification in the
subject
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the subject in a
recognized medical college as
Resident/Registrar/Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D)
Tutor/Demoinstrator
/Resident/Registrar
TUBERCULOSIS AND RESPIRATORY MEDICINE PULMONERY MEDICINE
(A) Professor M.D. (Tuberculosis)/ M.D. (T.B &
Respiratory Dise.)/M.D. (Medicine)
with T.D.D,.D.T.D, or D.T.C.D. M..D.
(TB & Chest Diseases
(i) As Reader/Associate Professor in tuberculosis and
Respiratory Diseases for four years in a recognized
medical college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications index in Index
Medicus/ national journal and one research publication in
International Journal.
(B)Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in tuberculosis &
Respiratory Diseases for five years in a recognized medical
college.
Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus national journals.
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© Assistant
Professor/Lecturer
Do (i) Requisite recognized Postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the subject in
recognized medical college as Resident/Registrar
/Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D) Tutor/
Demonstrator/
Resident/Registrar
M.B.B.S.
PSYCHIATRY
(A) Professor M.D.(Psychiatry)/M.D.(Psychological
Med.)/M.D.in Medicine with Diploma
in Psychological Med.
(i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Psychiatry for four
years in a recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research Publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journal and one research
Publication in International journal.
(B)Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer Psychiatry for five
years in a recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research Publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
©Assistant
Professor/Lecturer
Do (i) Requisite Recognized postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) three years teaching experience in the subject in a
recognized medical college as
Resident/Registrar/Demonstrator/Tutor
(D) Tutor/
Demonstrator/
Resident/Registrar
M.B.B.S.
DERMATOLOGY,VENEREOLOGY AND LEPROSY
(A)Professor M.D.(Derm.,&
Ven.)/M.D.(Derm.Ven.&
Leprosy)/M.D.(Dermatology)/M.D.
(Derm.including
Ven.)/M.D.(Derm.including
Ven./Lepr.) M.D.(Medicine)with
D.V.P. D.D.
(i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Dermatology and
Venereology./Leprosy for four years in a recognized
Medical College.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research Publications indexed in
journal/national journal and one research publication in
International Journal.
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(B)Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Dermatology and
Venereology/Leprosy for five years in a recognised
medical college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
(C) Assistant
Professor/Lecturer
Do (i) Requisite recognized postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the subject in a
recognized medical college as
Resident/Registrar/Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D) Tutor/
Demonstrator/
Resident/Registrar
M.B.B.S.
For Venereology
M.D.(Venereology
M.D.Dermatology&
Venereology)
M.D.in Medicine
with diploma in
Venereology
For Dermatology
M.D.(Dermatology)
M.D.(Dermatology & Venereology)
M.D.(Mediterne)with Diploma in Dermatology.
Note: For all teaching appointments in Psychiatry to be made after 31st May 1979 the candidates must
possess the M.D. degree in Psychiatry and the holders of D.P.M. qualifications (irrespective of the
duration of the course will not be eligible for such appointments thereafter).
Provided that the requirements of possessing M.D. degree in Psychiatry shall not be applicable for higher
appointments in the case of existing teachers holding regular teaching post whose appointment was initially
made on the basis of holding D.P.M. qualification of two years duration.
Foot Note: Where the Department of venereology and Dermatology are bifurcated the following
qualification will be required in the bifurcated departments of Venereology and Dermatology.
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Post Academic qualifications Teaching/Research Experience
ORTHOPAEDICS
(A) Professor M.S. (Orthopaedics) (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Orthopaedics for four
years in a recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journal and one research
publication in International journal.
(B)Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Orthopaedics for
five years in a recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
© Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (i)Requisit recognized postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii)Three years teaching experience in subject in a
recognized medical college as
Resident/Registrar/Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D) Tutor/
Demonstrator/
Resident/
Registrar
M.B.B.S.
ANAESTHESIOLOGY
(A) Professor M.D. (Anaesthesiology)/M.S.
(Anaexthesiology)
(i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Anaesthesiology for
four years in a recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index medicus/national journal and one research
publication in International journal.
(B)Reader/Associate
Professor
Do (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Anaesthesiology for
five years in a recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimus of four Research publicatioins indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
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© Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (i) Requisit recognized postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the subject in a
recognized medical colleges
Resident/Registrar/Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D) Tutor/
Demonstrator/
Resident/
Registrar
M.B.B.S.
RADIO-DIAGNOSIS
(A) Professor M.D.(Radio-Diagnosis)/
M.D.(Radiology)/
M.S.(Radiology)
(i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Radio
Diagnosis/Radiology for four years in a recognized
medical college.
Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journal and one research
publication in International journal.
(B)Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant professor/Lecturer in Radio
diagnosis/Radiology for five years in a recognized medical
college.
Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus /national journals.
© Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (i) Requisite recoignised postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the subject in a
recognized medical college as
Resident/Registrar/Demonstrator/ Tutor.
(D) Tutor/
Demonstrator/
Resident/
Registrar
M.B.B.S.
RADIO-THERAPY
(A)Professor M.D.(Radio-Therapy)/
M.D.(Radiology)/
M.S.(Radiology)
(i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Radio-
Therapy/Radiology for four years in a recognized medical
college.
Desirable
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(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journal and one research
publication in International journal.
(B)Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Radio-
Therapy/Radiology for five years in a recognized medical
college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index medicus/national journals.
© Assistant
Professor/Lecturer
Do (i) Requisite recognized postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) three years teaching experience in the subject in a
recognized medical college as
Resident/Registrar/Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D) Tutor/
Demonstrator/
Resident/
Registrar
M.B.B.S.
Note: The combined Department of Radiology wherever it exists should be bifercated into Radio-
diagnosis and Radio-Therapy within five years from the date of publications of these regulations.
OTO-RHINO LARYNGOLOGY
(A) Professor M.S.(Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Oto-
Rhino/laryngology for four years in a recognized medical
college.
Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journal and one research
publication in Internatioinal journal.
(B)Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Oto-Rhino
Laryngology foir five years in a recognized medical
college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
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(C) Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (i) Requisite recognized postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the subject in a
recoignised medical college as
Resident/Registrar/Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D) Tutor/
Demonstrator/
Resident/
Registrar
M.B.B.S.
OPHTHALMOLOGY
(A) Professor M.S.(Ophthalmology)/
M.D.(Ophthalmology)
(i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Ophthalmology for
four years in a recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journal and one research
publication in Internatioinal journal.
(B)Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Ophthalmology for
five years in a recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
(C)Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (i)Requisite recognized postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the subject in a
recognised medical college as Resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D) Tutor/
Demonstrator/
Resident/
Registrar
M.B.B.S.
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NUCLEAR MEDICINE
(A) Professor M.D. (Nuclear Medicine)/M.D.
(Radio-therapy) with two years
experience in Nuclear Medicine in a
recognized centre/M.D. (Radio-
Diagnosis)with two years
experience in Nuclear Medicine in a
recognized centre/M.D.(Bio-
Physics) or its equivalent
qualification in Bio- Physics with
DRM or DNM OR DNB in Nuclear
Medicine with two years experience
in Nuclear Medicine in a recognized
centre
(i) As Reader in Nuclear Medicine for four years in a
recognized medical college.
(B)Reader Do As Lecturer in Nuclear Medicine for five years in a
recognized medical college.
(C)Lecturer Do Requisite recognized postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(D) Tutor/
Resident/
Registrar
M.B.B.S.
NUTRITION
(A)Professor M.D. in Biochemistry/
Physiology/Pathology/Medicine/
Social and Preventive
Medicine/Com.
Medicine or Paediatrics with M.Sc.
in applied Nutrition or special
training for a period of one year.
(i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Nutrition for four
years in a recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journal and one research
publication in Internatioinal journal.
(B)Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Nutrition for five
years in a recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
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(C)Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (i)Requisite recognized postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the subject in a
recognised medical college as Resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/Tutor.
D) Tutor/
Demonstrator/
Resident
Registrar
M.B.B.S.
PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILATION
(A)Professor M.D.(P.M.R.)/M.D.(Medicine )with
diploma in PMR/M.S. (General
surgery)/ M.S.(Orthopaedics) with
two years special training in the
speciality of Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation (Rehabilitation
Medicine) or two years of
equivalent training approved in the
subject in any approved institution
in India.
(i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Physical Medicine
and Rehabilitation for four years in a recognized medical
college.
Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journal and one research
publication in Internatioinal journal.
(B)Reader/
Associate Professor
Do i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Nutrition for five
years in a recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
(C)Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (i)Requisite recognized postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the subject in a
recognised medical college as Resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/Tutor.
D) Tutor/
Demonstrator/
Resident/
Registrar
M.B.B.S.
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HUMAN METABOLISM
(A)Professor M.D. (Endoerinology)or M.D.
(Medicine)/ M.D.(Paed.)with two
years special training in
Endocrinology.
(i) As Reader/Associate Professor in
Endocrinology/Human Metabolism for four years in a
recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journal and one research
publication in International journal.
(B)Reader/
Associate Professor
M.D. (Endocrinology)or M.D.
(Medicine)/ M.D.(Paed.)with two
years special training in
Endocrinology.
i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in
Endocrinology/Human Metabolosm for five years in a
recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
(C)Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (i)Requisite recognized postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the subject in a
recognised medical college as Resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/Tutor.
D) Tutor/
Demonstrator/
Resident/
Registrar
M.B.B.S.
IMMUNO HAEMATOLOGY AND BLOOD TRANSFUSION
(A)Professor D.M. (Immunology)
Or
M.D.(Immuno-Haematology &
Blood Transfusion/M.D.(Pathology
or Bacteriology or Haematology)
with 2 years teaching experience or
special training in the deptt. of
Immuno-Haematology & Blood
Transfusion.
(i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Immuno
Haematology and Blood Transfusion or Immunology or
Pathology/ Bacteriology-Haematology for four years in a
recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journal and one research
publication in Internatioinal journal.
B)Reader/
Associate Professor
Do i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Immuno-
Haematology & Blood Transfusion or Immunology or
Pathology Bacteriology-Haem .for five years in a
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recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
(C)Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (Requisite recognized postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the subject in a
recognised medical college as Resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/Tutor.
D) Tutor/
Demonstrator/
Resident/
Registrar
M.B.B.S.
MEDICAL GENETICS
(A)Professor D.M.(Medical Genetics)/M.D.(Med.
Genetics)
M.D. (General Medicine)or
M.D.(Paed).or M.D.(Obst. &
Gynae.)with two years special
training in Medical Genetics.
(i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Medical Genetics for
four years in a recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journal and one research
publication in International journal.
B)Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Medical Genetics
for five years in a recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
(C)Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do
(Requisite recognized postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the subject in a
recognised medical college as Resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/Tutor.
MARINE MEDICINE
(A)Professor M.D.(Physiology)/
M.D.(Medicine)with two years
special training in Marine Medicine.
(i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Marine Medicine for
four years in a recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journal and one research
publication in International journal.
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B)Reader/
Associate Professor
Do i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Marine Medicine for
five years in a recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
(C)Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do
(Requisite recognized postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the subject in a
recognised medical college as Resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/Tutor.
D) Tutor/
Demonstrator/
Resident/
Registrar
M.B.B.S.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
(A)Professor M.D. (Psychiatry)/
M.D. (Phy.Med. & Rehab.)/
M.S. (Orthopaedics)
(i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Occupational Health
for four years in a recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journal and one research
publication in International journal.
B)Reader/
Associate Professor
Do i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Occupational Health
for five years in a recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
(C)Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (Requisite recognized postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the subject in a
recognised medical college as Resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/Tutor.
D) Tutor/
Demonstrator/
Resident/
Registrar
M.B.B.S.
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PUBLIC HEALTH
(A)Professor M.D. (Community Med.)/
M.D.(Social)& &
Prev.Med.)/M.D.(Health Admn.)
(i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Public Health for
four years in a recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journal and one research
publication in International journal.
B)Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Public Health for
five years in a recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
(C)Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (i)Requisite recognized postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the subject in a
recognised medical college as Resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/Tutor.
D) Tutor/
Demonstrator/
Resident/
Registrar
M.B.B.S.
RADIOLOGICAL PHYSICS
(A)Professor M.Sc. (Physics/chem.)/
Biophysics with Ph.D.
(Physics/Chem./Biophysics)
(i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Radiological Physics
for four years in a recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journal and one research
publication in International journal.
B)Reader/
Associate Professor
Do i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Radiological Physics
for five years in a recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
(C)Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (Requisite recognized postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the subject in a
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recognised medical college as Resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/Tutor.
D) Tutor/
Demonstrator/
Resident/
Registrar
M.Sc.(Phy./Chem./Biophysics).
VIROLOGY
(A)Professor M.D. (Microbiology)
M.d.(Pathology)/
M.D.(Medicine) with two years
special training in,Vireology M.Sc.
(Medical Virology with Ph.D. in
Virology.
(i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Virology for four
years in a recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journal and one research
publication in International journal.
B)Reader/
Associate Professor
Do i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Virology for five
years in a recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
(C)Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (i)Requisite recognized postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the subject in a
recognised medical college as Resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/Tutor.
D) Tutor/
Demonstrator/
Resident/
Registrar
M.B.B.S.
DENTISTRY
(A)Professor M.D.S. (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Dentistry for four
years in a recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journal and one research
publication in International journal.
B)Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Dentistry for five
years in a recognized medical college.
Desirable
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(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
(C)Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
B.D.S. Preferably with M.B.B.S. (i)Requisite recognized postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the subject in a
recoignised medical college as Resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/Tutor.
D) Tutor/
Demonstrator/
Resident/
Registrar
Do
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TABLE 2
REQUIREMENT OF SPECIAL ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION AND TEACHING/RESEARCH
EXPERIENCE FOR SUPERSPECIALITY TEACHERS
(A) Professor D.M. (Cardiology) As reader/Associate Professor in Cardiology four years in
a recognized medical college/teaching institution.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index medicus/national journal and one in International
Journal.
(B) Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant professor/Lecturer in Cardiology for two
years in a recognized medical college/teaching institution.
Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
(C) Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (i) Requisite recognized specialization qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in Cardiology in a
recognized Medical college as Resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D) Tutor/Resident
Registrar/
Demonstrator.
M.B.B.S.
Clinical Haematology
(A) Professor D.M.(Clinical haematology)
M.D.(Medicine) or
M.D.(Paediatrics) or M.D.
(Pathology) with 2 years special
training Clinical Haematology.
As reader/Associate Professor in Clinical Haematology
four years in a recognized medical college/teaching
institution.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index medicus/national journal and one in International
Journal.
(B) Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant professor/Lecturer in Clinical
Haematology for two years in a recognized medical
college/teaching institution.
Desirable
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(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
(C) Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (i) Requisite recognized specialization qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in Cardiology in a
recognized Medical college as Resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D) Tutor/Resident
Registrar/
Demonstrator.
M.B.B.S.
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
(A) Professor D.M.(Clinical Pharmacology)
M.D.(Pharmacology) with 2 years
special training in Clinical
Pharmacology
As reader/Associate Professor in Clinical Pharmacology
four years in a recognized medical college/teaching
institution.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index medicus/national journal and one in International
Journal.
(B) Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant professor/Lecturer in Clinical
Pharmacology for two years in a recognized medical
college/teaching institution.
Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
(C) Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (i) Requisite recognized specialization qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in Cardiology in a
recognized Medical college as Resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D) Tutor/Resident
Registrar
Demonstrator
M.B.B.S.
FAMILY MEDICINE
(A) Professor M.D.(Family Medicine)/
M.D.(General Medicine)
As Reader/Associate Professor in Family
Medicine/General Medicine four years in a recognized
medical college.
Desirable
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(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index medicus/national journal and one in International
Journal.
(B) Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant professor/Lecturer in Family
Medicine/General Medicine for five years in a recognized
medical college.
Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
(C) Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (i) Requisite recognized Postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in Cardiology in a
recognized Medical college as Resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D) Tutor/Resident
Registrar/
Demonstrator
M.B.B.S.
AVIATION MEDICINE/AEROSPACE MEDICINE
(A) Professor M.D. (Aviation Medicine)/
M.D. (Aerospace Medicne )
(i)As Reader/Associate Professor in Aviation
Medicine/Aerospace medicine for four years in a
recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index medicus/national journal and one in International
Journal.
(B) Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant professor/Lecturer in Aviation
Medicine/Aerospace med. for five years in a recognized
medical college.
Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
(C) Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (i) Requisite recognized postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the subject in a
recognized Medical college as Resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/Tutor.
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(D) Tutor/Resident
Registrar/
Demonstrator
M.B.B.S.
GERIATRICS
(A) Professor M.D.(Family Medicine)/
M.D.(General Medicine)/
M.D.(Geriatrics)
As Reader/Associate Professor in Family
Medicine/General Medicine/Geriatrics for four years in a
recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index medicus/national journal and one in International
Journal.
(B) Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant professor/Lecturer in Family
Medicine/General Medicine/ Geriatrics for five years in a
recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
(C) Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (i) Requisite recognized postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the subject in a
recognized Medical college as Resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D) Tutor/Resident
Registrar/
Demonstrator
M.B.B.S.
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
(A) Professor M.D.(Health Administration)/M.D.
(Hospital Administration)/M.D.
(Community Health Administration)
As Reader/Associate Professor in Health
Administration/Community Medicine/social and
Preventive Medicine/Hospital Administration for four
years in a recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index medicus/national journal and one in International
Journal.
(B) Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant professor/Lecturer in Health
Administration/Community Medicine/SPM/Hospital
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Administration for five years in a recognized medical
college.
Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
© Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (i) Requisite recognized postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the subject in a
recognized Medical college as Resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D) Tutor/Resident
Registrar/
Demonstrator
M.B.B.S.
HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATION
(A) Professor M.D.(Hospital Administration)/
M.D. (Community Health
Admn.)/M.D. (Health
Administration)
(i)As Reader/Associate Professor in Hospital
Administration/Community Medicine/SPM/Health
Administration for four years in a recognized medical
college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index medicus/national journal and one in International
Journal.
(B) Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant professor/Lecturer in Hospital
Administratioin/Community Medicine/SPM/Health
Administration for five years in a recognized medical
college.
Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
(C) Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (i) Requisite recognized postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the subject in a
recognized Medical college as Resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D) Tutor/Resident
Registrar/
Demonstrator
M.B.B.S.
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SPORTS MEDICINE
(A) Professor M.D.(Sports Medicine)/
M.S.(Orthopaedics)/
M.D. (Physical Medicine &
Rehabilitation)/M.D. (Physiology)
with 2 years experience in sports
medicine.
(i)As Reader/Associate Professor in Sports
Medicine/Orthopaedics/Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation for four years in a recognized medical
college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index medicus/national journal and one in International
Journal.
(B) Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant professor/Lecturer in Sports
Medicine/Orthopaedics/Physical Medicine and Rehab. for
five years in a recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
(C) Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (i) Requisite recognized postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the subject in a
recognized Medical college as Resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D) Tutor/Resident
Registrar/
Demonstrator
M.B.B.S.
TROPICAL MEDICINE
(A) Professor M.D. (Tropical Medicine)/
M.D. (General Medicine)/
M.d.(Microbiology)plus two years
experience in clinical medicine.
As reader/Associate Professor in Tropical
Medicine/General Medicine for four years in a recognized
medical college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index medicus/national journal and one in International
Journal.
(B) Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant professor/Lecturer in Tropical
Medicine/General Medicine for five years in a recognized
medical college.
Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
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(C) Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (i) Requisite recognized postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the subject in a
recognized Medical college as Resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D) Tutor/Resident
Registrar/
Demonstrator
M.B.B.S.
RHEUMATOLOGY
(A) Professor M.D.(Rheumatology)
M.D.(Medicine)with 2 years
experience in Rheumatology/
Immunology.
(i)As Reader/Associate Professor in Rheumatology for
four years in a recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index medicus/national journal and one in International
Journal.
(B) Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant professor/Lecturer in Rhematology for
five years in a recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
(C) Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (i) Requisite recognized postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the subject in a
recognized Medical college as Resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D) Tutor/Resident
Registrar/
Demonstrator
M.B.B.S.
HEALTH EDUCATION
(A) Professor M.D. (Social & Prev. Med.)/
M.D.(Community Medicine)/
M.D. (Health Administration)
(i)As reader/Associate Professor in Health Education for
four years in a recognized medical college.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index medicus/national journal and one in International
Journal.
(B) Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant professor/Lecturer in Health Education
for five years in a recognized medical college.
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Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
(C) Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
do
(i) Requisite recognized postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the subject in a
recognized Medical college as Resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D) Tutor/Resident
Registrar/
Demonstrator
M.B.B.S.
ENDOCRINOLOGY
(A) Professor D.M.( Endocrinology)/
M.D. (Medicine) or
M.D. (Paediatrics) with two years
special training in Endocrinology.
(i)As Reader/Associate Professor in Endocrinology for
four years in a recognized medical college/teaching
institution.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index medicus/national journal and one in International
Journal.
(B) Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant professor/Lecturer in Endocrinology for
two years in a recognized medical college/teaching
institution.
Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
(C) Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (i) Requisite recognized Postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in Endocrinology in a
recognized Medical college as Resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D) Tutor/Resident
Registrar/
Demonstrator
M/B.B.S.
(A) Professor D.M.(Immunology)/
M.D. (Medicine) or
M.d. (Pathology) or
As Reader/Associate Professor in Immunology or four
years in a recognized medical college/teaching institution.
Desirable
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M.D.(Microbiology)or
M.D.(paediatrics) with two years
special training in Immunology.
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index medicus/national journal and one in International
Journal.
(B) Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant professor/Lecturer in Immunology for
two years in a recognized medical college/teaching
institution.
Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
(C) Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (i) Requisite recognized Postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in Immunalogy in a
recognized Medical college as Resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D) Tutor/Resident
Registrar/
Demonstrator
M.B.B.S.
MEDICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY
(A) Professor D.M. (Medical Gastroenterology)/
D.M.
(Gastroenterology)/M.D.(Medicine)
or M.D.(Paediatrics)with 2 years
special training in Gastroenterology.
As Reader/Associate Professor in Gastroenterology for
four years in a recognized medical college/teaching
institution.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index medicus/national journal and one in International
Journal.
(B) Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant professor/Lecturer in Gastroenterology for
two years in a recognized medical college/teaching
institution.
Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
(C) Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (i) Requisite recognized Postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in Gastroenterology in
a recognized Medical college as Resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D) Tutor/Resident M.B.B.S.
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Registrar/
Demonstrator
MEDICAL GENETICS (SUPER-SPECIALITY)
(A) Professor D.M.(Medical Genetics)/
M.D. (Paediatrics) or
M.D.(Medicine)or
M.S. (Anatomy) with two years
special training in Medical Geneties
As Reader/Associate Professor in Medical/Genetics
(Super-speciality)for four years in a recognized medical
college/teaching institution.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index medicus/national journal and one in International
Journal.
(B) Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant professor/Lecturer in Medical Genetics
(Super-speciality) for two years in a recognized medical
college/teaching institution.
Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
(C) Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (i) Requisite recognized qualification in the subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in Medical Genetics
in a recognized Medical college as Resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D) Tutor/Resident
Registrar/
Demonstrator
M.B.B.S.
MEDICAL ONCOLOGY
(A) Professor D.M. (Medical Oncology)/
M.D. (Medicine) or
M.D. (Radio-therapy) or
M.D. (Paediatrics) with 2 years
special training in Medical
Oncology.
As Reader/Associate Professor in Medical Oncology for
four years in a recognized medical college/teaching
institution.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index medicus/national journal and one in International
Journal.
(B) Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant professor/Lecturer in Medical Oncology
for two years in a recognized medical college/teaching
institution.
Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
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(C) Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (i) Requisite recognized Postgraduate qualifiction in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in Medical Oncology
in a recognized Medical college as Resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D) Tutor/Resident
Registrar/
Demonstrator
M.B.B.S.
NEONATOLOGY
(A) Professor D.M. (Neonatology)/
M.D. (Paediatrics)with two years
special training in Neonatology.
(i)As Reader/Associate Professor in Neonatology for four
years in a recognized medical college/teaching institution.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index medicus/national journal and one in International
Journal.
(B) Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant professor/Lecturer in Neonatology for two
years in a recognized medical college/teaching institution.
Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
(C) Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (i) Requisite recognized specialization qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in Neonatology in a
recognized Medical college as Resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D) Tutor/Resident
Registrar/
Demonstrator
M.B.B.S.
NEPHROLOGY
(A) Professor D.M. (Nephrology) As Reader/Associate Professor in Nephrology for four
years in a recognized medical college/teaching institution.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index medicus/national journal and one in International
Journal.
(B) Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant professor/Lecturer in Nephrology for two
years in a recognized medical college/teaching institution.
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Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
(C) Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (i) Requisite recognized Postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in Nephrology in a
recognized Medical college as Resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D) Tutor/Resident
Registrar/
Demonstrator
M.B.B.S.
NEUROLOGY
(A) Professor D.M.(Neourology) As Reader/Associate Professor in Neurology for four
years in a recognized medical college/teaching institution.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index medicus/national journal and one in International
Journal.
(B) Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant professor/Lecturer in Neurology for two
years in a recognized medical college/teaching institution.
Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
(C) Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (i) Requisite recognized Postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in Neurology in a
recognized Medical college as Resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D) Tutor/Resident
Registrar/
Demonstrator
M.B.B.S.
CARDIO VASCULAR &THORACIC SURGERY
(A) Professor M.Ch.(Cardio Vascular & Thoracic
Surgery)/
M.Ch.(Cardiac Surgery)/ M.Ch.
(Vascular Surgery)/
M.Ch. (Thoracic surgery)
As Reader/Associate Professor in Cardio Vascular &
Thoracic surgery/ Cadriac Surgery/Vascular
Surgery/Thoracic surgery for four years in a recognized
medical college/teaching institution.
Desirable
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(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index medicus/national journal and one in International
Journal.
(B) Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant professor/Lecturer in Cardio Vascular &
Thoracic surgery/ Cardiac surgery/Vascular Surgery/
Thoracic Surgery for two years in a recognized medical
college/teaching institution.
Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
(C) Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (i) Requisite recognized Postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in Cardio Vascular &
Thoracic Surgery/Cardiac Surgery/Vascular
Surg./Thoracic Surgery in a recognized Medical college as
Resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D) Tutor/Resident
Registrar/
Demonstrator
M.B.B.S.
UROLOGY
(A) Professor M.Ch.(Urology) As Reader/Associate Professor in Urology for four years
in a recognized medical college/teaching institution.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index medicus/national journal and one in International
Journal.
(B)
Reader/Associate
Professor
Do (i) As Assistant professor/Lecturer in Urology for two
years in a recognized medical college/teaching institution.
Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
(C) Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (i) Requisite recognized Postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in Urology in a
recognized Medical college as Resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/Tutor.
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(D) Tutor/Resident
Registrar/
Demonstrator
M.B.B.S.
NEURO-SURGERY
(A) Professor M.Ch. (Neuro-Surgery) As Reader/Associate Professor in Neuro-Surgery for four
years in a recognized medical college/teaching institution.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index medicus/national journal and one in International
Journal.
(B) Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Neuro-Surgery for
two years in a recognized medical college/teaching
institution.
Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
(C) Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (i) Requisite recognized Postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in Neuro -Surgery in a
recognized Medical College as Resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D) Tutor/Resident
Registrar/
Demonstrator
M.B.B.S.
PAEDIATRIC SURGERY
(A) Professor M.Ch.( Paediatric Surgery) As Reader/Associate Professor in Paediatric Surgery for
four years in a recognized medical college/teaching
institution.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index medicus/national journal and one in International
Journal.
(B) Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant professor/Lecturer in Paediatric Surgery
for two years in a recognized medical college/teaching
institution.
Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
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Index Medicus/national journals.
© Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (i) Requisite recognized specialization qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in Paediatric Surgery
in a recognized Medical college as Resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D) Tutor/Resident
Registrar/
Demonstrator
M.B.B.S.
PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
(A) Professor M.Sc. (Plastic & Reconstructive
Surgery) M.Ch.(Plastic Surgery)
As Reader/Associate Professor in Plastic & Reconstructive
Surgery/Plastic Surgery for four years in a recognized
medical college/teaching institution.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index medicus/national journal and one in International
Journal.
(B) Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant professor/Lecturer in Plastic &
Reconstructive Surgury/Plastic Surgery for two years in a
recognized medical college/teaching institution.
Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
(C) Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (i) Requisite recognized Postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in Plastic &
Reconstructive Surgery in a recognized Medical college
as Resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D) Tutor/Resident
Registrar/
Demonstrator
M.B.B.S.
SURGICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY
(A) Professor M.Ch. (Surgical
Gastroenterology)/M.S.(Surgery)
with 2 years special training in
surgical Gastroenterology.
As Reader/Associate Professor in Surgical
Gastroenterology for four years in a recognized medical
college/teaching institution.
Desirable
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(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index medicus/national journal and one in International
Journal.
(B) Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant professor/Lecturer in Surgical
Gastroenterology for two years in a recognized medical
college/teaching institution.
Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
(C) Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (i) Requisite recognized Postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in Surgical
Gastroenterology in a recognized Medical college as
Resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D) Tutor/Resident
Registrar/
Demonstrator
M.B.B.S.
SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(A) Professor M.Ch.(Surgical oncology)/M.S.
(Surgery) or M.s.(E.N.T.) or M.S.
(or opaedics) or M.D.(abst. Gyanc,
with 2 years special training in
surgical oncology
(i)As reader/Associate Professor in Surgical Oncology for
four years in a recognized medical college/teaching
institution.
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index medicus/national journal and one in International
Journal.
(B) Reader/
Associate Professor
Do (i) As Assistant professor/Lecturer in Surgical Oncology
for two years in a recognized medical college/teaching
institution.
Desirable
(ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in
Index Medicus/national journals.
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(C) Assistant
Professor/
Lecturer
Do (i) Requisite recognized Postgraduate qualification in the
subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in Surgical Oncalogy
in a recognized Medical college as Resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/Tutor.
(D) Tutor/Resident
Registrar/
Demonstrator
M.B.B.S.
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SCHEDULE –II
The following qualifications be treated at par with M.D./M.S. awarded by Indian
Universities:-
1. Facharzt Fuer chirugia (Specialist Surgeon) (West Germany).
2. Facharzt Fuer Gynaekologie (Specialist of Gynaecology).(West Germany).
3. F.R.A.C.S. (Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons).
4. Diploma in Certificate D Etudes Specialist D of Medicine Electro Radiology
(Certificate of Special Studies of M;edical Electro Radiology) paris, France).
5. F.R.C.S. (Canada ) F.R.C.S. ( Canada ).
6. M.C.P.A. (Membership of the college of Pathologists of Australia).
7. Diploma in Psychiatr (Mc gill University) (Montreal, Canada ).
8. Diploma in Psychiatry (Edinburgh University).
9. Dr. P.H. of John Hopkins, Harward and California Universities (USA).
10. M.R.C.Path (Lond.) F.R.C. Path (London).
11. Facharzt Fuer Innera Frankheiten, (Specialist Internal Medicine) ( West
Germany).
12. Candidate of Science ( Doctor of Philosophy) in Medicine Branch Plastic Surgery
(Hungary) awarded by Hungarian Academy of Medical Sciences, Budapest.
13. Facharzt Fuer Kinderheikunde (Children specialist)(West Germany).
14. M.A.M.S./M.N.A.M.S/D.N.B. qualifications when granted on or after Ist
June,1976 granted by National Board of Examinations, New Delhi after due
examination and fulfilling one year research experience.
15. FFR of U.K. by examination.
16. F.R.C.S or M.R.C.P. of Royal Colleges of U.K.
17. M.Ch. (Orthopaedics (Liverpool).
18. Approved qualification from speciality Boards of U.S.A.
19. Ph.D. awarded by Supreme Attestation Commission (Moscow) granted to
students sponsored by Medical Council of India or to other students fulfilling the
minimum eligibility criteria for admission to undergraduate courses in India and
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admitted in the institution of orstwhile U.S.S.R., recognized by the Medical
Council of India, for undergraduate or Postgraduate courses upto 1989.
Note : Other qualifications will be evaluated by the Council as and when reference is
received.
N.B.
1. M.R.C.P.M.R.C.(Path.), F.R.C.S., F.F.A.R.C.S. refer to the Diploma of
Membership and Fellowship awarded by all the Royal Colleges of U.K. , prior to
11.11.1978.
2. Holders of Speciality Boards of U.S.A. qualifications should complete the entire
requirements of the Board concerned.
3. In the case of qualification in higher specialities (M.Ch.M.S./D.M.), the holder
should have also obtained M.D.(Gen.Medicine) or M.S.(Gen.Surgery) or an
equivalent qualification as prescribed by the Council in its recommendations on
Post graduate Medical Education. This requirement may be relaxed in suitable
cases in cases of Candidates who have obtained M.Ch./D.M. after a direct 5 years
course., which are recognized by the Council.
4. After 31st May, 1977, for all teaching appointments to posts higher than tutor in
higher specialities i.e. Cardiology, Neurology,Thoracic-Surgery, Neuro-Surgery,
Plastic Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Urology, the Candidates must passess
postgraduate degree qualifications in the speciality concerned i.e., D.M./M.Ch.
approved by the Council from time to time. Where teachers with D.M./M.Ch.
qualifications are not available in respect of the courses which have not yet been
started, matter rega4rding relaxatioin of qqualificationand experience of Post
Graduate Teachers may be taken up with the Medical council of India.
Provided that the requirements of possessing a Postgraduate degree
qualification in the concerned higher speciality shall not be appliclable for higher
appointments in the case of existing teachers holding regular teaching posts
whose appointment was initially made on the basis of two years special training in
the speciality after the requisite M.D./M.S.
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5. All British qualifications obtained after 11.11.78 will cease to be recognized
qualifications.
6. From January, 1985 all fresh entrants as teachers in medical college should have
the requisite recognized Indian Postgraduate Medical qualifications (recognized
by the Medical Council of India).
Sd./-Dr. M.Sachdeva ,
Secretary.
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41.1.1 This Department has been entrusted to look after the Public Health
Engineering Works including drinking water supply, sewerage and other sanitary
schemes. However, drinking water supply schemes in many towns are being looked after
by the Municipal Corporations/Notified Area Committees which are under the Urban
Development Department. According to a recent order of the Government, drinking
water supply, sewerage and toilet facilities of old Government quarters are being looked
after by the Public Health Engineering Department and government quarters built
recently are under the charge of the Building Construction Department. Therefore, there
are a lot of overlapping functions and calls for coordination with other departments.
During discussions it was pointed out that there is a need to set up laboratories in this
Department for testing the water quality at various places. We will recommend to the
State Government that full support should be extended to the Department to improve the
quality of water and also ensure that if certain posts are required then these should be
created.
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We discuss below the promotional opportunities of the various
posts and cadres of this Department and our recommendations have also been indicated.
Staff Strength in Various Categories
41.1.2 There are several categories of posts in this Department with
varying designations. Some of the posts are common to other works Departments while
some are specific to this Department .We are not discussing the promotion policy of 298
Junior Accounts Clerks,720 Correspondence Clerks, 71 Typists, 84 Store Keepers,62
Draftsman Grade I, 71 Draftsman Grade II, 107 Steno Clerks , 70 Tracers, 104 Blue
Printers, 33 Daftaris, 159 Treasure Guards, Orderly Peons, Peon and Chowkidar as the
promotional policy of these categories have been discussed elsewhere. Our
recommendations in respect of Draftsman and Stenographers have also been discussed
respectively in Chapter 29 and 38. Regarding Junior Accounts Clerks, the only
promotional post available at present is that of Senior Accounts Clerks and at best we
may consider having an Accountant in the Office of the Superintending Engineers. Since
the department has not furnished us with the strength of Junior and Senior Accounts
Clerks, we are unable to formulate a specific promotion policy. In future, the Department
would have to stop recruitment in the grade of Tracers and Blue Printers and unless the
Tracers and Blue Printers have the qualification of Draftsmanship from an I.T.I., they
will not be eligible to be promoted as Draftsmen. For the Class IV posts of Treasure
Guard, Orderly Peon and Chowkidars posts of Senior Peon and Daftary in the scale of
Rs. 2610-3540 posts of Record Keepers in the scale of Rs. 2650-4000 could be made
available on promotion. However in absence of numbers, we are unable to mention
anything more specific regarding the number of promotional posts.
41.1.3 Senior Stenographers could be in the pay scale of Rs. 5000-80000
but they should have knowledge of Computers or a certificate indicating that they have
been trained in computers so that they can be of help to the officers.
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41.1.4 The Department has suggested that the posts of Correspondence
Clerk, Typists and Store Keepers could be merged and all these three categories could be
given promotion as Head Clerks in the pay scale of Rs. 4500-7000 and subsequently as
Head Assistant in the scale of Rs. 5500-9000 but once again numbers in each grade are
not available. Moreover, in the Central Public Works Department, posts of Head Clerks
are not available in the office of Assistant Engineers. Posts of Head Assistants are only
available in the offices of Superintending Engineers. We would only like to recommend
that the posts of Store Keepers should be rotational and in future if there is a merger of
the three categories mentioned, the Clerks would have to do typing and the recruitment
qualification would include proficiency in typing and they will only be appointed if they
pass a test with a specific speed of 25/30 words per minute.
41.1.5 According to the Department there are 10 Laboratory Assistants
who are in the pay scale of Rs. 975-1540 which has been revised to Rs. 3050-4590
Laboratory Assistants could be promoted to the post of six Chemists in the pay scale of
Rs. 5000-8000 and thereafter as Junior Research Officer who number five in the pay
scale of Rs. 6500-10500. The 5th
Central Pay Commisssion have recommended that
Laboratory Assistants in the pay scale of Rs. 3050-4590 would have to be Matriculates
with a Certificate/Diploma in Laboratory Technology or have to be Intermediates with
Science. If the recruitment qualification is similar then depending on the numbers, the
Laboratory Assistants could be promoted as Laboratory Technicians but these
promotions will be confined to only those who are Graduates in Science with a Diploma
/Certificate in Laboratory Technology .The Department has not mentioned any
recruitment qualification of either Chemists, Junior Research Officer or Senior
Investigating Officers. Hence we are unable to take specific view. The only information
that is available is that Chemists are recruited from Graduates in Chemistry but then the
number of posts in this grade have not been mentioned.
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Sample Takers
41.2.1 There are four posts of Sample Takers in this Department who are
in the scale of Rs. 3050-4590. However ,the Department has informed us that earlier the
Sample Takers were in the pay scale of Rs. 800-1150 but the Finance Department revised
the pay scale subsequently to Rs. 975-1540. There is no indication from the Department
regarding the promotional posts for these Sample Takers and it has only been stated that
the posts are filled by promoting Laboratory Attendants or by direct recruitment though
in what proportion the posts are filled by promotion and by direct recruitment, have not
been specified.
41.2.2 There are also posts of Scientific Assistants in the Department but
the recruitment qualification has not been given. The scale of this post is Rs. 5000-8000.
The Department has only mentioned that these Scientific Assistants are getting promoted
as Investigating Officers but what the pay scale of the Investigating Officers is has not
been mentioned and the pay scale finds no mention in the Finance Department Resolution
No.660 dated 8.2.1999.
41.2.3 Regarding the staff in the Mufassil, the Department has mentioned
the promotional opportunities available and the recruitment qualification laid down and
the number of employees in each category. We have no comments to offer regarding
promotional opportunities of 10 Helpers, 206 Choukidars, 28 Night Guards,1860 Peons
and 68 Dafadars as all are in Class IV in the scale of Rs.2550-3200. In the scale of
Rs.2610-3540 there are 171 Treasure Guards and 81 Daftaris . We recommend that all the
Class IV personnel in the scale of Rs.2550-3200 will be considered for promotion against
post of Daftaris and Treasure Guard. There are only 9 posts of Drivers but the recruitment
qualification needs to be brought in line with what is available in the Central
Government. Even for Class IV personnel as well as Daftaris and Treasure Guard
recruitment rules need to be changed according to what we have recommended in
Chapter V on Common Category staff.
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41.2.4 We do not agree to the retention of 111 Blue Printers and 145
Tracers in the Secretariat and Mufassil Offices because we have already recommended
and the State Government have also accepted that in future there will be no appointment
made on the posts of Ferro Printer, Blue Printer and Tracer. Therefore as existing
personnel against these posts retire, the posts will automatically stand abolished.
Therefore, there is no question of promoting Tracers to the posts of Draftsmen. Posts of
Draftsmen are to be filled only from those who have got I.T.I. certificate in
Draftsmanship.
41.2.5 We agree to the categorization and recruitment qualification in
respect of 132 Draftsman in the scale of Rs.4000-6000 and 121 Senior Draftsman in the
scale of Rs.4500-7000. We do not recommend for the Draftsman Grade I in the
Secretariat the pay scale of Rs.5000-8000 unless he is an Intermediate with a diploma in
engineering or equivalent. If they do not have the qualification then the scale will be
Rs.4500-7000.
41.2.6 We find that there are 5 Assistant Typists and 251 Typists. We will
only recommend that Typists should not be recruited in future and the organization of the
clerical cadre that we have recommended in the Road Construction Department should be
followed in the Public Health Engineering Department as well. Typists should be
designated as Upper Division Clerks including Assistant Typists.
41.2.7 There are 15 Despatchers who are only Matriculates and they
cannot be designated as Upper Division Clerk till they acquire the typing speed of at
least 25 words per minute in Hindi typewriting. Similar will be the qualification for
Correspondence Clerks and Clerks in divisions who number 541 in all. There will be in
future no recruitment to the post of Upper Division Clerks till the ratio of 50:50 is
achieved between Lower Division and Upper Division Clerks. We agree with the
suggestion of the Department that the Correspondence Clerks and Clerks in divisions will
be promoted against 222 posts of Head Clerks and thereafter to 27 posts of Head
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Assistants in circles. The Clerk will have to acquire a typing speed of 25 words per
minute in Hindi. However, we find that the ratio between Clerks and Head Clerks is
much too favourable and an exercise should be carried out to reduce the number of Head
Clerks and this should correspond to roughly the same ratio of Clerks and Head Clerks
as in the Collectorate Offices and in the revenue Sub-divisions. For the 90 Store Keepers
we have already recommended promotional opportunities in Chapter 5 regarding
Common Category posts.
41.2.8 For the 114 Steno Typists/Steno Clerks promotion opportunities
will have to be based on what we have recommended in the Chapter 38 on Revenue and
Land Reforms. In respect of 323 Junior Accounts Clerks and 216 Senior Accounts Clerks
the same promotional opportunities and the same ratio is recommended by us as
recommended in the Chapter 29 on Road Construction Department. Regarding the 9
Drivers in the Department they will be governed by our recommendations made at the
relevant place in Chapter 5 on Common Category staff.
41.2.9 In the Mufassil there are 5 Chemists and 10 Laboratory Assistants.
While Laboratory Assistants are only required to be Intermediates, the Chemists are
required to have a degree in Chemistry. Obviously Laboratory Assistants in the pay scale
of Rs.3050-4590 cannot be promoted as Chemists because of the difference in
qualification.
41.2.10 We tabulate below in the chart the posts in the Department and in
the mufassil offices :-
Posts in the Department
Sl.No. Name of Post No. of Post Revised Pay
Scale
(in Rs)
1. Section Officer 20 6500-10,500
2. Assistant 124 5500-9000
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3 Typist 41 4000-6000
4 Bill Clerk 9 4000-6000
5 Routine Clerk 20 4000-6000
6 Personal Assistant 33 5500-9000
7 Treasury Sarkar 7 2750-4400
8 Daftary 9 2610-3540
9 Peon/Office Peon 114 2550-3200
10 Senior Grade Draftsman
Draftsman Grade I
Draftsman Grade II
5
4
12
Unreported
5000-8000
4000-6000
11 Tracer 12 3200-4900
12 Blue Printer 9 2750-4400
13 Computer Programmer 1 Not revised
Posts in Mufassil Offices
Sl.No. Designation Number of
Sanctioned post
Pay Scale
(in Rs.)
1. Junior Accounts Clerk 322 1200-1800
2 Senior Accounts Clerk 216 1400-2300
3 Divisional Clerk/Correspondence
Clerk
541 1200-1800
4 Head Clerk 222 1400-2300
5 Head Assistant 27 1640-2900
6 Store Keeper 90 1200-1800
7 Typist 251 1200-1800
8 Despatcher 15 1200-1800
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9 Steno Clerk/Steno Typist 114 1320-2040
10 Blue Printer 102 825-1200
11 Tracer 133 975-1540
12 Draftsman Grade II 132 1320-2040
13 Draftsman Grade I 121 1400-2300
14 Treasure Guard 171 800-1150
15 Daftary 81 800-1150
16 Dafadar 68 775-1025
17 Peon 1860 775-1025
18 Night Guard 28 775-1025
19 Choukidar 206 775-1025
20 Driver 9 975-1540
21 Chemist 5 1400-2300
22 Laboratory Assistant 10 975-1540
23 Assistant Typist 5 1200-1800
24 Helper 10 775-1025
Work Charged Posts
41.3.1 There are 51 categories of posts in the work charged establishment
of the Public Health Engineering Department. The pay scales of all these work charged
establishment have been notified but the Department has only mentioned that the Pipeline
Khalasi is promoted as Mistry of Pumps. The Assistant Driller is promoted as Driller and
the Rigman is promoted as Assistant Driller while the Rig Assistant is promoted as
Rigman and then as Driller and the Pump Khalasi is promoted as Pump driver. According
to a decision taken by the State Government, the posts in the work charged establishment
are gradually being done away with subsequent to the retirement of the present
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incumbents, This means that in the years to come there would be no work charged staff in
the Public Health Engineering Department. In their absence how the work would be
carried on has not been mentioned. Therefore, the Department would have to decide how
they intend managing the work without the work charged establishment. We also do not
have any information regarding when these work charged staff are likely to retire and
what will be the likely impact on work if no future recruitments are made against these
posts.
41.3.2 There will be certain cadres who because of their limited number
are not having sufficient promotional opportunities. For them we recommend the benefit
of Assured Career Progression Scheme that we have discussed in Chapter 2 of this
Report.
Engineering Cadre
41.4.1 During discussion we were informed that there are 332 Assistant
Engineers (Civil), 104 Executive Engineers, 43 Superintending Engineers and 7 Chief
Engineers. All these add up to a figure of 476. There is also one Engineer-in-Chief.
There are both Civil and Mechanical Engineers in this Department and to assist the
Assistant Engineers, there are Junior Engineers in the pay scale of Rs. 5000-8000 All the
Junior Engineers and higher posts are recruited by the Department. Promotion of
Assistant Engineers, Executive Engineers and Superintending Engineers is also granted
by this Department. In the Mechanical side there are 66 Assistant Engineers, 20
Executive Engineers, 5 Superintending Engineers and 1 Chief Engineer. According to the
information available there are 914 Junior Engineers in the Civil side and 182 in the
Mechanical side. In the other Works Departments, 62 percent of the Assistant Engineers
are directly recruited, 28 percent are promoted from the grade of Junior Engineers and 10
percent of Junior Engineers are promoted provided they have an AMIE. It has been
ascertained that the same policy is followed in this Department also. On the cadre of
engineers our recommendations are available at Chapter 29 and the same principles will
apply.
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Proposal for additional posts
41.5.1 The Department has 69 Civil Divisions including four Divisions in
BISWAS Board, 17 Mechanical Divisions including one Division in BISWAS Board
and 8 Design Divisions making up a total of 94 divisions. Then there are 20 Civil circles,
four Mechanical circles and three Design circles including one circle in BISWAS Board
a total of 27 circles. There are in all 4 Zones headed by Chief Engineers. After
discussions with the Secretary of the Department in the first week of August, 1999 we
have been favoured with the actual requirement of posts. It has been stated that already a
Human Resource Development Cell exists in the Department with effect from March,
1997 but regular posts are yet to be created. It has been proposed that for the Human
Resource Development Cell in the Department, posts of one Chief Engineer, one
Superintending Engineer, two Executive Engineers, six Assistant Engineers, twelve
Junior Engineers, four Personal Assistants, four Peons and two posts of Data Entry
Operators need to be created. We entirely endorse this proposal. In addition, it is
proposed that there should be 10 more Cells to be designated as IEC, Sanitation,
Management Information System, Water Quality Monitoring & Surveillance, Monitoring
Cell for Urban Water Supply, Monitoring Cell for Mechanical Works, and one
Monitoring Cell for each Zone at Patna, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur and Ranchi. However,
the Department has not stated whether the existing posts are sufficient for these Cells or
additional posts are required to be created. We presume that the posts required for these
10 Cells will be managed from out of the available Engineers in the Department.
41.5.2 The Department also proposes to have a three tier Laboratory set
up for providing good quality water to the people of the State. It is proposed to have 55
laboratories one for each district, three laboratories at Hatia, Subarnarekha and Mango, 4
Zonal laboratories at Patna, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur and Ranchi and one Central
Laboratory at Patna. For all these laboratories it is proposed to have one post of Senior
Research Officer, five Research Officers, four Assistant Research Officers, 69 Chemists,
69 Laboratory Assistants and 69 Laboratory Attendants cum Sample Takers. We
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recommend the creation of these posts as good quality pure drinking water needs to be
provided at all cost. To achieve this other departments‟ like Health, Minor Irrigation,
Urban Development and Rural Development should also be associated.
41.5.3 The Department also proposes to set up a Hydrological and
Geophysical Investigation Unit consisting of four posts of Assistant Hydrologists, two
posts of Geophysicists and in addition, two posts of Hydrogeologists/Geophysicists in
the rank of Executive Engineer and one post of Senior Hydrogeologist in the rank of
Superintending Engineer. Staff like Senior Stenographer and Data Entry Operator would
be required to be made available.
Recommendations
41.5.4 We recommend the proposals for creation of posts/units discussed
with the Fitment Committee. All these proposals are endorsed for adoption by the State
Government. For recruiting staff, Recruitment Rules and Promotion Rules should first be
framed. Thereafter, an earnest attempt needs to be made for appointing personnel from
out of the existing available surplus staff in other departments in various categories If
such staff are available then they will have to be trained. We once again emphasize that
without continuous training of the available technical and scientific personnel it would
not be possible for the Public Health Engineering Department to take upon itself the
ambitious work that is required from them, acquit themselves honourably and fulfil the
expectations of the Government and the citizens of the State as well.
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42.1.1 In the Urban Development Department there is the Town Planning
Organization and various posts in the headquarters. There is also a Directorate of Urban
Poverty Alleviation in which there are 72 posts of Peons, 4 posts of Night Guards, 4 posts
of Sweepers but only 4 Deputy Directors and one Director. The reason for having so
many posts of Peons has not been mentioned and perhaps needs to be highlighted here.
Cadre of Architects
42.2.1 The Department has mentioned that Assistant Planner (Architect)
is required to have a degree in Architecture with 2 years experience. The Assistant
Planner ( Socio Economic) is required to be a Post- Graduate in 2nd
Class in Geography,
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Statistics, Economics or Sociology with 2 years experience in the field or in work of town
planning. The Assistant Planner ( Engineering ) is required to be a Civil Engineering
Degree holder. There are 16 posts of Assistant Planners. The Department has mentioned
that for promotion from Assistant Planner to Junior Town Planner the minimum is 5
years experience. For promotion from Junior Town Planner to Associate Town Planner 3
years is the minimum eligibility period and 7 years service is required for promotion to
the post of Town Planner. The Town Planner is required to put in at least 5 years service
for promotion as Chief Town Planner. The Department has further mentioned that for
appointment to the basic grade a post-graduate degree in required. We are unable to work
out how the promotions in subsequent higher grades are given from the streams of
Architecture, Engineering and Socio economics. There is no information about whether
these three disciplines are kept separate and whether there is a common seniority list.
42.2.2 Against 16 posts of Assistant Planners there are two Junior Town
Planners, 5 posts of Associate Planners, three posts of Town Planners and one post of
Chief Town Planner. Apparently there is no direct recruitment at any of these levels
except in the basic grade but we fail to figure out how two posts of Junior Town Planner
can form the feeder cadre for the 5 posts of Associate Planners. Even if we take into
consideration the three selection grades that are available, the two posts of Junior Town
Planner should instead have been 5 and instead of five posts of Associate Planners there
ought to have been three posts. There should have been only one post of Town Planner
instead of three at present. Therefore we recommend that this structure needs to be
examined and the Department would like to change the present hierarchy. Even in the
Town and Country Planning Organization of Government of India, Ministry of Urban
Affairs and Employment there are only 11 posts in the basic grade of Rs. 2200-4000 and
two posts of Additional Chief Planner in the scale of Rs. 4500-5700 but in Bihar we have
3 posts in this pay scale.
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Supporting Staff
42.3.1 Below the Assistant Planner there are 31 posts of Junior Engineers,
8 Architectural Draftsman, 19 Survey Assistants, 21 Clerk –cum-Typists and 5 Tracers.
If the posts of Assistant Planners are directly recruited then the Junior Engineers have no
avenues of promotion. But it has been mentioned in the note of the Department that
Junior Engineers after 8 years service are eligible for promotion as Assistant Planner. The
Junior Engineers are required to be Matriculates with diploma in Civil Engineering. This
qualification is simply inappropriate for being an Architect.
42.3.2 Survey Assistants in the scale of Rs. 4000-6000 are promoted as
Junior Engineers and Amins in the scale of Rs. 3200-4900 are promoted as Survey
Assistants after 5 years service. Blue Printers in the scale of Rs. 2750-4400 are promoted
as Tracers and Draftsman and the recruitment qualification for Blue Printer is
Matriculation with 6 months experience in printing. After 3 years the Blue Printers are
promoted as Tracers in the scale of Rs. 3200-4900. After three years the Tracers are
eligible for promotion as Draftsman.
42.3.3 There are two grades of Draftsman in Town Planning Organization
and the revised scale is Rs. 4000-6000. For Draftsman the feeder cadre is the Tracer after
three years service and Draftsmen are promoted as Architectural Draftsman who are in
the scale of Rs. 5500-9000. Draftsman are also eligible for promotion as Assistant
Planner. It has also been mentioned that the Statistical Assistants in the scale of Rs. 5500-
9000 are eligible for promotion as Assistant Planner and recruitment qualification of
Statistical Assistants is post-graduation in Geography or Economics or Statistics.
42.3.4 The Graduate Assistant in the scale of Rs. 5000-8000 does not
have any promotion opportunity at present and similar is the position of the Modeller
who is required to have a diploma in modeling. Other posts are common category posts.
The Steno Typist is only expected to have experience of stenography but no speed has
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been specified. We would recommend laying down of specific speed as has been
discussed in Chapter 38 of this Report.
42.3.5 The Department has a peculiar structure because there are only 4
Blue Printers but 5 Tracers, 19 Draftsman as well as 8 Architectural Draftsman. The
present promotion policy affords reasonable promotional opportunities but they do not
promote efficiency. In fact professional and technical qualification have been ignored.
42.3.6 While dealing with Architectural Draftsman we have mentioned in
paragraph 23.10.4 and 23.10.5 in Volume II, Part II that Tracers have to be Matriculates
with ITI training. The Draftsman in the scale of Rs. 4000-6000 is required to have 10+2
with diploma in draftsmanship and the Architectural Draftsman has to possess a required
certification from the Council of Architecture. The 5th
Central Pay Commission
recommended at paragraph 50.35 (vi) that the post of Tracers and Ferro Printers should
be phased out and the posts could only be retained if absolutely necessary in the Ministry
of Surface Transport. We recommend that there should be no further recruitment on posts
of Blue Printers and Tracers. There are only 4 Amins and they should be considered for
promotion to some of the posts of Draftsman in the scale of Rs. 4000-6000. In future
only those Draftsman should be appointed on promotion or on direct recruitment who are
10+2 with diploma in draftsmanship and anything less than that qualification will not
yield promotions. No Architectural Draftsman should be appointed unless he has the
certification from the Council of Architecture. The Department would have to consider
direct recruitment at the level or Architectural Draftsman with the higher qualification
and only 50% of the posts could be filled from among Draftsman who obtain the required
certification.
42.3.7 The Survey Assistant is required to be a Matriculate with diploma
in surveying and levelling and is given promotion as Junior Engineer who is required to
have diploma in Civil Engineering. We would also like to point out that the Department
should frame appropriate recruitment rules specifying percentages for direct recruitment
and promotion, wherever required.
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42.3.8 For Graduate Assistants the Department would have to work out
promotional posts if possible. Even the Modeller has no promotional post because there is
only one post.
42.3.9 The Cashier after 3 years is eligible for promotion as Junior
Accounts Clerk but since the pay scale of Junior Accounts Clerk and Cashier are the
same there is no need for promoting Cashiers as Junior Accounts Clerk. The 5th
Central
Pay Commission have recommended at paragraph 55.46 that Cashiers should be given
special pay but only to those have not been specifically recruited as Cashiers. We have
recommended to the State Government that Cashiers should not be recruited in future and
Cashiers should be appointed from among the clerical staff and given special pay and
directed to discharge the functions of Cashier. We have recommended in Volume III of
our Report the scale of Special Pay that is to be paid to the Cashiers.
42.3.10 The number of Junior Clerks, Senior Clerks and Head
Clerks have not been specified and we are unable to specify the appropriate promotional
opportunities. But the recruitment qualification for Head Clerk cum Accountant is
B.Com. We do not know whether the post is filled only by direct recruitment. In future
no Head Clerk should also discharge the responsibilities of the Accountant and the State
Government have also decided accordingly.
42.3.11 Among the other posts in the Department in the Town
Planning Organization there are common category posts except the two posts of
Statistical Assistant and one post of Compiler. The pay scale of Statistical Assistant is
Rs. 5500-9000 but since there are only two posts we recommend that in future
recruitment should be made only in the pay scale of Rs. 5000-8000 and they should not
be eligible for any promotion to the grade of Assistant Planner unless they are recruited
directly. For the post of Compiler we recommend the scale of Rs. 3050-4590. In case the
Compiler is in the pre-revised scale of Rs. 975-1540/950-1400, we recommend that 10+2
candidates in Science should be recruited against these posts.
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Recommendation
42.4.1 We recommend that the Town Planning Organization of this
Department should be reorganized on the lines of the Central Government‟s Town and
Country Planning Organization under the Ministry of Urban Affairs and Employment. In
Chapter 30 of this Report we have discussed the cadre of Architects in the Building
Construction Department. Their qualification, hierarchy and promotional channels need
to be studied and if required that Department‟s Architects could initially help in
reorganizing the Town Planning Organization of this Department. It appears that the
higher posts have few qualified Architects. Before the end of this millennium, such
outdated personnel and Organizations who cannot contribute to town planning, should be
abolished and buried and a modern, efficient and well equipped organization should
emerge in the next millennium.
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43.1.1 The Department of National Savings though called a Department
with a Secretary heading it, finds no place in the list of departments mentioned in the
Rules of Executive Business. This is an anomalous situation and needs to be rectified. If
a Department finds no place in the Rules of Executive Business, then that Department
technically should not be able to submit papers to the Cabinet or even propose policy
changes. Even now the Rules of Executive Business mention the Departments of
National Savings and Commercial Taxes under the Finance Department. According to the
Rules of Executive Business, the Finance Secretary remains the Secretary of the Finance
Department as well as that of National Savings and Commercial Taxes. We hope that the
Government will address itself to this problem.
43.1.2 In the note submitted to us by the Secretary of the Department it
has been mentioned that next to the Commercial Taxes, the Department of National
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Savings raises the most revenue among all the Departments of the State Government. For
the year 1999-2000 the target is Rs. 1500 crores and this amount is likely to be collected
only at the expense of about Rs. 2 to 3 crores, the amount allocated to this Department.
The work of the Department is basically got done through the Assistant Savings Officers
who are in the scale of Rs. 5000-8000, the National Savings Executive Officers in the pay
scale of Rs. 5500-9000, the selection grade National Savings Executive Officers and
Deputy Director, National Savings who are in the pay scale of Rs. 10,000-15,200.
Assistant Saving Officers
43.2.1 The departmental note mentions that against 132 sub-divisions
there are only 89 sanctioned posts of Assistant Savings Officers. However, 37 out of the
89 posts are vacant. The Assistant Savings Officers are recruited through the Bihar Public
Service Commission which organizes the graduate level examinations. The number of
National Savings Executive Officers is 29 and there are 6 selection grade National
Savings Executive Officers and 11 posts of Deputy Directors. 8 out of 11 posts are
vacant and there is not a single National Savings Executive Officer (selection grade) of
the general category who is eligible for promotion as Deputy Director.
43.2.2 In paragraph 6.5.1 to paragraph 6.5.5 of Volume II, Part II we have
discussed the pay scales of the Department of National Savings. We had noted that
against 89 Assistant Savings Officers, there are 35 National Savings Executive
Officer/Lady Officer, National Savings. At paragraph 6.5.5 it was also mentioned that
Assistant Savings Officers will be in the pay scale of Rs. 5000-8000 and the National
Savings Executive Officers (selection grade ) in the pay scale of Rs. 6500-10,500. In the
Central Government we had noted that the National Savings Organization is under the
Ministry of Finance and the District Savings Officers have been notified the scale of Rs.
5500-9000. Hence Assistant Savings Officers cannot be granted this scale because his
territorial jurisdiction is smaller then even the District Savings Officers of the Central
Government.
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43.2.3 We are of the view that the Assistant Savings Officers need to be
in larger numbers because they should be in each sub-division provided the collection of
that particular sub-division is enough to cover the establishment cost or it is required.
Whether the number of Assistant Savings Officers ought to be commensurate with the
number of Sub- divisions and whether National Savings Executive Officers will require
to be posted in each district is for the Department to consider. At present there are no
Lady Officer, National Savings. National Savings Selection Grade Executive Officers are
only 6 in number and their utility to the Department is also not clear. If the Deputy
Directors are posted in the divisions then perhaps there is no justification for National
Savings Executive Officers (selection grade).
Comparison with Posts in the Centre
43.2.4 According to GSR No.138 dated 22.4.1999, the District Savings
Officer in the National Savings Organization under the Department of Economic Affairs,
Ministry of Finance are in the scale of Rs. 5500-9000 and the posts are filled 25% by
promotion and 75% by direct recruitment. Upper Division Clerks and Stenographers
(Junior) with ten years in the service are promoted. The direct recruits are required to be
Degree holders and the desirable qualification is two years experience in Public Relation
Work, Public Speaking and Salesmanship. The age limit for direct recruits is 22 to 29
years. The number of District Savings Officers in the Centre is 270. The Assistant
Savings Officers in the Department of National Savings under the State Government are
required to be graduates and are recruited through the Bihar Public Service Commission.
The pay scale of District Savings Officers in the Central Government was not extended to
the Assistant Savings Officers because the District Savings Officers have a larger
territorial jurisdiction while the Assistant Savings Officers are not generally posted in
districts.
43.2.5 The Departmental Secretary pointed out that the Assistant Savings
Officers are required to coordinate the work that is being done by the Agents in the field,
obtain figures from the Revenue Officers and other Organizations, ensure that the work
of registration of agents is done expeditiously and the collection targets are also
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monitored. While the District Savings Officers in the Centre are looking after the
Provident Fund Scheme and one or two other Schemes, the bulk of the work is with
respect to other schemes, specially, Kisan Vikas Patra, which are not monitored by the
District Savings Officers in the Centre but done by the Assistant Savings Officers of the
State Government. However, in any case, the pay scale of the District Savings Officers
who will now be posted in each district and will supervise the work of the Assistant
Savings Officers, cannot be the same as the Assistant Savings Officers of the State
Government.
43.2.6 The 5th
Central Pay Commission recommended at paragraph 66.74
of their Report that the mode of recruitment for the post of Regional Director, National
Savings and District Savings Officers should be revised so that 75% of the posts of
District Savings Officers are filled by direct recruitment and 25% by promotion. Post of
Regional Directors, National Savings should be filled 60% by direct recruitment and 40%
by promotion and it has also been recommended that senior selection and junior selection
grades should be merged in the scale of Rs. 8000-13,500 but this has not probably been
agreed to and notified. Therefore, we are unable to recommend any higher scale for the
corresponding cadre in the State Government.
Requirement of Additional Posts
43.3.1 It has been proposed that instead of 89 there should be as many
Assistant Saving Officers as there are sub-divisions. We agree to increase in the strength
of Assistant savings officers to 134. Above the National Savings Executive Officers there
will be Senior National Savings Executive Officers in the State who will be posted in 27
districts where the collection is more than Rs. 25 crores annually. Secretary, National
Savings also clarified that this number of 27 should be taken to be fixed but the officers
to be designated as Senior National Savings Executive Officer will only be posted to
these 27 districts which have the highest collection among all the districts of the State
Government. Moreover, according to him, the collection is net collection and does not
take into account the outgo or the withdrawals that have been made after the various
schemes mature. It was clarified that for a collection of about Rs. 1800 crores for the
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year 1999-2000 the total subscription or deposits have to be around Rs. 5000 crores. 75
percent of the total collection made in national savings are available to the State
Government as loan and 14% interest is to be paid by the State Government if they avail
of the loan.
43.3.2 We find from the Finance Department Resolution No.660 dated
8.2.1999 that there are posts of Head Mali, Film Operator, Assistant Public Relation
Officer and Deputy Directors posted in the headquarters establishment of the National
Savings Organization. We are not aware whether any Clerks are posted in the offices of
the National Savings Department. If other posts are there, they are common category
posts and their promotional prospects have been discussed elsewhere in this Report.
Recommendations
43.3.3 This Department requires a larger number of posts for better
monitoring of the work of Agents. At least one Assistant Savings Officer should be in
each Sub-division. The National Savings Executive Officers will be posted to districts
and instead of the existing 29 posts, there would have to be 56 posts. As 27 districts now
have net collection of Rs. 25 crores or more annually, selection grade National Savings
Executive Officers will be posted in such districts for greater supervision of the work of
departmental officers and effective monitoring of the work of Agents. They will now be
designated as Senior National Savings Executive Officers. Hence their strength will go
up from 6 to 27. Similarly there will be 13 Deputy Directors instead of 11 as each Deputy
Director will be in each division.
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44.1.1 The Department has furnished to this Committee the details
regarding promotional avenues and the cadre structure of the Bihar Finance Service and
other posts and cadre. We discuss each of the Cadres and the Service in the subsequent
paragraphs.
Bihar Finance Service
44.2.1 According to the circular of the Department dated 26.3.1999 there
are 155 Assistant Commissioners, 84 Deputy Commissioners, 27 Joint Commissioners,
three Senior Joint Commissioners and one post of Additional Commissioner while the
other post in that grade being an ex-cadre post. The rest of the 503 posts are in the basic
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grade. As per the present recruitment policy, graduates are recruited as Bihar Finance
Service Officers. The Bihar Finance Service Rules, 1953 provide in Rule 13 that the
examinations shall be held according to the syllabus specified in Appendix C but
Appendix C has not been provided to us by the Department. The Department has also
submitted that the Bihar Finance Service (Appointment through Selection) Rules, 1991
provide for 25% of the vacancies being filled by limited departmental examination to be
organised by the Bihar Public Service Commission. It is open to those who have put in at
least 10 years regular service. The candidates are required to be at least graduates from a
recognised university, not below the age of 45 years as on 1st April in the year they are
applying and not more than three chances will be given to any Government servant. The
candidate will at least have to procure 40% in the written examination subject to the
provision that Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe will be given 5% relaxation but no viva-
voce examination is required for Government servants who are selected through the
limited departmental examination.
44.2.2 The existing pay scales that have been notified for the Bihar
Finance Service are as follows:-
Sl.No. Post Pay Scale (in Rs. )
1 Assistant Superintendent/Additional/
Superintendent /Commercial Taxes Officer
6,500-10,500
2 Assistant Commissioner 10,000-15,200
3 Deputy Commissioner 12,000-16,500
4 Joint Commissioner / Senior Joint
Commissioner / Director, Vigilance and
Monitoring
14,300-18,300
5 Additional Commissioner 16,400-20,000
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44.2.3 Part IV of the Bihar Finance Rules, 1953 provide that the
Departmental Promotion Committee will select candidates amongst Inspectors of
Commercial Taxes for promotion to the junior branch of the service. However, this is
probably now history because appointments to the post of Inspectors have stopped and at
one point of time all these Inspectors got upgraded to the posts and pay scales of the
Commercial Taxes Officer.
44.2.4 The Department would have to take a view whether they want to
amend the rules or again start recruiting Inspectors. In other States below the officers of
the respective Finance Service, there are Inspectors and even in the Indian Revenue
Service, Inspectors get promoted as Superintendents and then as Income Tax/Customs
Officers. The existing system of recruiting 25% of Commercial Tax Officers through a
limited departmental competitive examination conducted by the Bihar Public Service
Commission and open to graduate Government servants below the age of 45 years, will
have to be withdrawn. Over the years this source of recruitment has instead of improving,
only led to appointment of Government servants who find their aspirations stifled
because there are very few promotions that they can look forward to. Therefore, all
Commercial Tax Officers would need to be directly recruited.
44.2.5 Earlier, in the Bihar Finance Service candidates in the basic grade
were directly recruited from among only graduates in Economics but subsequently the
State Government took a decision to recruit only graduates. We will request the
Department to examine this and decide whether it is better administratively to have only
Economics or Commerce graduates in course of direct recruitment of Commercial Taxes
Officer.
44.2.6 The 4th
Pay Revision Committee of the State mentioned in
paragraph 39.11 that the Inspector of Commercial Taxes were in the pay scale of Rs. 348-
600 and ;the pay scale sanctioned for them was Rs. 850-1360. Under the then rules 50%
of the posts of Commercial Tax Officers were to be filled by promotion from amongst the
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staff and 50% were directly recruited through the Bihar Public Service Commission from
among graduates.
44.2.7 We do not really know when the State Government decided to do
away with recruitments against the posts of Inspectors. Probably the Department never
communicated to any of the Pay Revision Committees that a decision to this effect has
been taken and no revised pay scale should be fixed for the Inspectors. However, as
stated above, we will request the Department to look into whether there is a need to
recruit Inspectors.
44.2.8 According to the sanctioned strength of the Bihar Finance Service,
there are in all 773 officers, if we do not take into consideration the ex-cadre post of one
Additional Commissioner. According to convention and established practice 75 revenue
circles are under Deputy Commissioners. Where the revenue is less than Rs. 3 crores the
circles are manned by Assistant Commissioners. There are in all 11 divisions headed by
a Joint Commissioner. The appeal divisions have one Joint Commissioner as in-charge.
The Joint Commissioner (Appeal) does not have any other officers below to assist him.
44.2.9 The Profile of the Commercial Tax Department in March, 1998
mentions that 31 posts of District Accounts Officers and 112 posts of Treasury Officers
are part of the cadre strength of the Bihar Finance Service but according to our
information no amendment to this effect has been made in the Bihar Finance Rules, 1953,
or any other rules. It is only by mere convention that Officers of the Treasury and
Accounts wings in the districts are filled by members of the Bihar Finance Service. The
Department has only 1,32,900 registered dealers‟ as on 31.3.1997. We do not know
whether any yardstick has been laid down by the Department of Commercial Taxes
regarding how many registered dealers are to be looked into by each Commercial Tax
Officer. Whether the cadre strength can be fixed on this basis is for the Department to
consider. However, we do appreciate that a registered dealer may be a company as big as
TISCO or merely one who imports from outside Bihar items worth Rs. 500. But as
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every dealer who imports from outside is required to get registered, he is a dealer like
any other. For example Patna division has 24670 dealers while Gaya Division has in all
5118 dealers. We do not know whether the Gaya Division has one fifth the number of
Commercial Tax Officer/Assistant Commissioner/Deputy Commissioner vis-a-vis Patna.
44.2.10 Rule 50 of the Bihar Treasury Code, Volume I only mentions that
Deputy Collectors who have been in service for less than 3 years should not be placed
incharge of Treasuries and young officers of the Indian Civil Service, probationary
Deputy Collectors and Sub-Deputy Collectors should not ordinarily be placed incharge of
the Treasury. This Rule also provides that the appointment of very junior Officers to the
Treasuries should not ordinarily be made and Collectors are empowered to transfer any
Assistant or Deputy Collector connected with the administration of the Treasury. In view
of this provision the Bihar Finance Service personnel are not required to be incharge of
Treasuries. There may be some provision by which this is provided in some Code as well
as enshrined in law.
44.2.11 Figures available with us for the financial year 1997-98 show that
the Commercial Tax Department realized about 53% of the total revenue among the 9
revenue collecting Departments of the State Government of Bihar. These are, namely,
Commercial Tax, Mines, Registration, Excise, Transport ,Water Resources, Revenue &
Land Reforms, Forest and Agriculture. The non-plan expenditure on revenue, agriculture,
forest and even Water Resources would be far more than what is collected by them and
far more than the Commercial Taxes Department. If the Department considers that there
is need for increasing the number of Officers and other supporting personnel, this
Committee is willing to look into this proposed organisational structure which may lead
to substantial increase in the number of posts.
Proposal for Additional Posts
44.2.12 According to the proposal there will be 185 instead of 155 posts of
Assistant Commissioners, 119 instead of 84 posts of Deputy Commissioners, 39 instead
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of 27 Joint Commissioners and one additional post of Senior Joint Commissioner. These
additional posts have been worked out by not taking into account that functions of the
Rules Treasury and Accounts may not always be with Treasuries. Secondly, the posts that
will be required in connection with check posts have not been accounted for.
44.2.13 Posts have also been demanded in the category of Steno Clerks,
Clerks, Statistical Clerks, Auditor, Driver and Peon. All these proposals would need to be
examined before steps are taken for their sanction. Further, the element of training needs
to be far more important that what gets assigned to it. This does not seen to have been
discussed. It is not enough to only get an increase annually. If the base has been low all
though then targets will be achieved. At this stage we need better performance in all
sectors. As the Bihar Finance Service has sufficient promotional levels and posts, there
should be occasion for either dissatisfaction or resentment. Even other cadres are no less
worse off. Based on our Report, employees should be entitled to sufficient promotional
opportunities and thereby work to the utmost of their abilities.
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45.1.4 This Department has furnished to us a list of the posts available
and sanctioned. The existing scale, the revised scale and the recruitment qualification of
the posts have been mentioned. The chart supplied also gives us details about the
Department which has framed Promotion Rules and qualifying period, the appointing
authority as well as the Department which has laid down the service conditions.
However, the chart does not tell us anything about the channel of promotion available,
whether the posts are filled by promotion or by direct recruitment. We presume that the
Department do not have notified Recruitment Rules and Promotion Rules.
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Secretarial Posts
45.2.1 The Secretary of the Department and Special Secretary and the
Additional Secretary belong to the All India Indian Administrative Service and hence do
not require to be discussed. Then there are posts of Joint Secretary, Deputy Secretary,
Under Secretary, Secretary to Secretary, Senior P.A., Personal Assistant, Administrative
Officer, Accounts Officer, Registrar, Desk Officer, Section Officer, Assistant, Routine
Clerk and Typists which are Common Category posts . The promotional opportunities of
these cadres/posts have been discussed either in the Chapter on common categories or in
the Chapter on the Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms and hence we are
not discussing them.
Engineers
45.3.1 There are posts of Chief Engineer, Executive Engineer and
Assistant Engineer which have been given the pay scales allowed in the Works
Departments. Hence separately no specific recommendation regarding their promotion is
required to be given. We will only recommend that the Engineers drawing the pay scale
of Assistant Engineers, Executive Engineers and Chief Engineer should have the same
qualification and experience as in the Works Departments and they should also be
allowed the respective scales provided they have been promoted in their respective cadres
or if the posts belong to the Department then after fulfilling the same eligibility period as
prescribed by the Road Construction or the Water Resource Department.
Statisticians and Planners
45.3.2 There are posts of Research Officer, Statistical Officer, Assistant
Director, Deputy Director and Planning Officer, all in the pay scale of Rs. 6500-10,500
and it has been mentioned that they are promoted according to the conditions laid down
by the Planning & Development Department. While the Planning Officer and the Deputy
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Director are required to be Post-Graduates in either Economics or Agricultural
Economics, other three posts have the qualification of Post-Graduation in Statistics or
Mathematics. We presume that the Junior Research Officer and Research Officer as well
as the Assistant Directors are promoted as Deputy Director/Planning Officer. If this be
so, then the Deputy Directors and the Planning Officers should be in the scale of Rs.
8000-13,500 as their pre-revised pay scale is also shown as Rs. 2400-4150 . We also
presume that the Statistical Assistant in the scale of Rs. 1500-2750 which has now been
revised as Rs. 5000-8000 is eligible to be promoted as Statistical Officer in the scale of
Rs. 6500-10,500 . However, the Statistical Officers have to be Post-Graduates in either
Mathematics or Statistics.
45.3.3 As the Statistical Assistant is required to be a Statistical Graduate
and is in the scale of Rs. 5000-8000, we have nothing more to observe because the pay
scale is in order considering the recruitment qualification.
Ministerial Posts
45.3.4 Then there are Accounts Clerk, Cashier and Bill Clerks in the pay
scale of Rs. 4000-6000 and the Accountant is in the pay scale of Rs. 5000-8000 though
the pre-revised pay scale has been shown to be Rs. 1400-2300. It is not clear from the
chart provided by the Department regarding how the posts of Accounts Clerk, Cashier
and Accountant are filled by promotion and from which post. The recruitment
qualification of Bill Clerk has been shown to be Intermediate in Science/I.Com. We
presume that the Accounts Clerk is promoted as Accountant but in that case the
Accountant will be in the pay scale of Rs. 4500-7000. According to the Finance
Department Resolution No.660 dated 8.2.99 the Accountants have been shown to be in
the scale of Rs. 4000-6000 against the pre-revised scale of Rs. 1320-2040. We, therefore,
recommend that the Accounts Clerks and Cashier will be eligible for promotion as
Accountant in the scale of Rs. 4500-7000 and not Rs. 5000-8000. The Bill Clerk,
according to our proposal , will be absorbed in the cadre of Bihar Secretariat Clerical
Service as an Upper Division Clerk.
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45.3.5 As we have no information regarding the number of Class IV
personnel who have the designation of Orderly Peon, Farash, Peon, Choukidar, we are
unable to specify any specific promotional opportunities. The same is true of the Drivers.
We will recommend that the Department should consult our Chapters regarding
Common Categories posts regarding promotion of Drivers and Class IV personnel.
Isolated Posts
45.4.1 There is a post of Director(Extension) in the pay scale of Rs.
12,000-16,500, post of Specialist/Consultant in the pay scale of Rs. 18,400-22,400, post
of Computer Programmer cum System Analysts in the scale of Rs. 5000-8000, D.T.P.
Operator in the scale of Rs. 4000-6000 ,Operator in the scale of Rs. 4000-6000 ,
Librarian and Assistant Librarian and Statistical Assistant in the scale of Rs. 5000-8000 .
The post of Director ( Extension) is said to be a departmental post, an ex-cadre one and
the post of Specialist /Consultant is filled by those who are outside the Department.
Therefore, we are refraining from making any specific comments. We would only like to
point out that no recruitment qualification has been indicated for the post of
Consultant/Specialist though the scale is in the super time scale of the Indian
Administrative Service and the Director (Extension) is only a mere Graduate. Specific
qualifications considering the seniority and the scale of the post are required to be laid
down.
45.4.2 For the post of DTP Operator, the Department has proposed that
the recruitment qualification should be I.Sc. with diploma in Computer Programming
from any recognized Institute. After an eight year period the DTP Operator should be
eligible for promotion as Computer Programmer cum System Analyst which is in the
scale of Rs. 5500-9000. We have already discussed the recruitment qualification and
promotional opportunities of Computer Professionals in our Chapter on Common
Categories. The Department should adopt the recommendations made therein regarding
Computer Professionals.
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45.4.3 There are posts of Librarian and Assistant Librarian and the
revised pay scale is Rs. 3050-4590. It has been pointed out that the recruitment
qualification for both the posts is Bachelor in Library Science. We do not know the
number of books available in this library and hence we are not in a position to comment
upon the justification of two posts, one of Librarian and one of Assistant Librarian.
However, the 5th
Central Pay Commission have discussed the post of Librarian and we
had adopted the recruitment qualification and promotional opportunities as recommended
by the 5th
Central Pay Commission for the State. We suggest to the Department that our
recommendations made regarding Librarian in our Chapter on Common Categories
should be seen. We do not find any justification for having Librarian/Assistant Librarian
who are Graduates with B.Lib to be in the pay scale of Rs. 3050-4590. There is
justification for upgrading the scale to Rs. 5000-8000. However, if the number of books
are not enough then one of the Librarians could be conveniently transferred to the
Secretariat Library or to the Archives because the number of books in these two
organisations would be far more than what is available in the Departmental Library of the
Department of Institutional Finance.
Posts Under Plan Head
45.5.1 There are 11 categories of posts under the Plan head of this
Department. We have no comments to offer regarding posts of Driver, Treasury Sarkar,
Treasury Guard, Accounts Clerk, Accountant and Assistant Librarian because we have
already covered these categories in the foregoing paragraphs. We have not been provided
with the number of posts in each category hence we are unable to specify anything
further. We will only like to comment that the Accountant who has been shown to have
been granted the revised scale of Rs. 5000-8000 against the pre-revised scale of Rs. 1400-
2300 is drawing a higher scale and should be in the pay scale of Rs. 4500-7000 if this is a
promotional post for Accounts Clerk and the recruitment qualification is only
I.A./Diploma.
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45.5.2 There are posts of Chief Economist cum Director in the pay scale
of Rs. 16,400-20,000, Joint Director in the scale of Rs. 10,000-15,200 , Deputy Director
and Assistant Director in the pay scale of Rs. 6500-10,500, Except for the post of Chief
Economist cum Director, the other three have come to the Department on deputation
from outside and hence we are not required to go into their promotional avenues but we
will only like to recommend that the recruitment qualifications would have to be laid
down even for outside deputationists. The Chief Economist is in the scale of Rs. 16,400-
20,000 and is only required to be a Post Graduate in Economics. This qualification is not
enough for a person with such a high scale and experience in the scale of Rs. 14,300-
18,300 would require to be laid down for this post which is filled by a person who is on
deputation from some other Department.
45.5.3 There is a post of Operator in the Department in the pay scale of
Rs. 4000-6000 who is only working on the photocopier. We consider the scale to be
much on the higher side if the Operator is only a mere matriculate with experience of
operating a photocopier machine. if the Operator is promoted from the Peon/Orderly
Peon cadre of the Department then the maximum scale he should be entitled to is Rs.
3050-4590. In the Central Government it is only in the Ministry of Defence that there are
machine Operators in the scale of Rs. 4000-6000 . But in all other Central Government
Departments, Photocopier cum Printing Operators or Gestetner Operators cum
Photocopiers are either in the scale of Rs. 2610-3540 or Rs. 3050-4590 . We recommend
that the Operator who is only operating the Photocopier Machine should be in the scale of
Rs. 3050-4590 and the post should be filled from Class IV through promotion.
Conclusion
45.5.4 During the discussion with the Department, we were informed that
this is the only Department of the State Government which has been studied by the
Xavier Labour Relations Institute, Jamshedpur. Inspite of our efforts the report of the X
L R I, Jamshedpur was not made available and the Department has also not worked out
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the required posts based on the Study made by the X L R I . We have based our
recommendations regarding the promotional opportunities of the staff available in the
Department on the information that has been made available. But we would like to have
perused the Report of the X L R I, Jamshedpur to understand the strengths and
weaknesses of this Department. We presume that the State Government will go into this
Report and take appropriate action.
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46.1.1 In Chapter 30 of Volume II , Part II, we had mentioned that
according to the Patna High Court Officers & Staff (Condition of Service and conduct )
Rules, 1997, the Chief Justice will take a decision on pay scales of the staff working in
the Patna High Court after having taken the approval of the Governor. We presume that
by now the pay scale of the staff of the High Court would have been decided. However,
we had discussed the pay scales of the Clerical staff in the mufassil establishment in our
Chapter on Common Categories.
46.1.2 The Law Department have informed us that for posts designated as
Assistant Translator, Translation Officer, Law Officer and Senior Law Officer, no
recruitment rules have been framed but the candidate has to be a Law graduate. For
Assistant Translators and Translation Officers, the added qualification is Principal Hindi
at the graduation level. The designation of the posts and the pay scales for which the
Fitment Committee is required to recognized promotional opportunities are as follows :-
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Sl. No. Designation Pay Scale
(in Rs. )
No. of post
1 Hindi Assistant 5000-8000 Not reported.
2 Asstt.Translator 5500-9000 6
3 Law Officer 6500-10,500 Not reported
4 Translation Officer (Rachna
Branch)
6500-10,500 1
5 Senior Law Officer 6500-10,500 Not reported
6 Under Secretary cum Dy. Legal
Remembrancer
10000-15,200 not reported
7 Under Secretary cum Special
Officer
10000-15,200 Not reported
8 Deputy Secretary cum Addl.
Legal Remembrancer
12000-16,500 Not reported
46.1.3 It has been indicated that the post of Development Officer (Waqf)
in the pay scale of Rs. 5500-9000 has been transferred to the Minority Welfare
Department and the last two posts of Under Secretary cum Special Officer and the
Deputy Secretary cum Additional Legal Remembrancer have been, respectively,
converted into posts of Under Secretary and Joint Secretary on permanent basis. In
addition, there are two posts of Typists and 5 posts of Peon/Orderly Peon and two posts
of Stenographers. The Department has not informed us about what the present
promotional opportunities are and hence we are unable to frame any promotional policy
in respect of posts in this Department. There is no indication except for the Translation
Wing about how many posts there are in each category. We may only recommend that
the Assistant Translators will be eligible for promotion as Translation Officer though at
present there is only one post of Translation Officer.
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46.1.4 The Law Department has sent us a copy of the Notification No. S.
O. 184 dated 6.11.98 which mention the posts in Class III and Class IV in the Civil
Courts of Bihar. The Rules provide that for recruitment in Class IV, the candidate must
be literate with working knowledge of both Hindi and English languages including
reading and writing. The candidate should also be physically fit to perform strenuous
work and know how to ride a bicycle. For appointment as Clerk Grade III, Stenographer
Grade III and Typist Grade III, the minimum qualification is graduation or equivalent
degree of a recognized University. For Clerks knowledge of Shorthand/Typing is an
additional qualification and for Stenographer, a Certificate in Stenography from an
Institution recognized by the State of Bihar is an additional qualification. The Bench
Clerks are required to have put in 5 years service as Clerk and the age limit is what is
prescribed for State Government employees. The Standing Committee of the High Court
may by order dispense with or relax any of the requirements of any Rule to such extent
and subject to such condition as it may consider necessary in any particular case.
46.1.5 All the Class III posts have been divided into six categories.
However, we requested the Law Department for the number of posts in each category.
The Law Department, in turn, requested the respective District Judges to send the
information to the Fitment Committee. As on date, we have information only in respect
of some of the districts and not all. On perusal of the rules we find that for appointments
to Class III posts, there is a provision for promotion from Class IV posts on merit cum
seniority basis and 20% of vacant Class III posts have been reserved for Class IV
employees who possess the educational qualification and have three years experience.
For this category of staff it is not the State Government who recruit the personnel but a
Coordination Committee has been appointed and the entire State has been divided into 5
zones. The written test in Typing and Shorthand consists of 90 marks wherever it is so
stipulated and 10 marks are allotted for personal test and interview. Interviews are
conducted by the Selection Committee in each zone and the panel of successful
candidates prepared is valid for two years.
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46.1.6 This is one Department of the State Government where
appointments are not done by the State but by an arrangement which is overseen by the
High Court and even regarding interpretation of rules the State Government is required to
take a decision in consultation with the High Court. For appointment as Shiristedar and
Head Clerk the candidates are required to pass an examination that will be prescribed by
the High Court but for typing what examination is to be passed has not been specified. As
details of posts are not available, rules for promotion are difficult to lay down. Hence, we
are unable to frame any specific promotion policy for each of the posts. As pay scales
have already been decided, we will recommend that whatever the State decides for the
mufassil staff will mutatis mutandis be applicable in respect of the staff of the Civil
Courts of Bihar.
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47.1.1 This Department under the Rules of Executive Business has
been entrusted to look after matters like University education, trust and
endowments for educational purpose, promotion of special studies and research in
Universities, scientific institutions and libraries under Universities as well as
coordination and determination of standards in institutions for University
education or research and scientific institutions. Other than the Common Category
posts in the Department we have been informed that the following ten Institutions
are functioning under this Department.
1. Government Girls College, Gulzarbagh,
2. Government Girls College, Gardanibagh,
3. Jagjiwan Ram Research Institute for Parliamentary Studies and
Political Science, Patna,
4. Bihar Rashtrabhasha Parishad,
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5. Mithila Research Institute, Darbhanga,
6. Prakrit Research Institute, Vaishali,
7. K.P.Jaysawal Research Institute, Patna,
8. Arabic and Persian Research Institute, Patna,
9. Lalit Narayan Mishra Institute of Economic Development and
Social Change, Patna and
10. Bihar Regional Records Survey Committee, Patna
47.1.2 In most cases the pay scales of posts in these Institutes have
been indicated and in some cases the number of posts but unfortunately the
educational qualification laid down for recruitment and promotion have not been
indicated. Certain institutions have mentioned that the posts belong to common
categories and the recruitment qualifications for the posts are the same as have
been laid down by the State Government for such posts in the Secretariat and in
field offices. However, posts like Publication Shastri or Publication Assistant or
Technical Assistant in the indicated scales in the Prakrit Research Institute at
Vaishali are not available elsewhere and hence we are unable to draw any
definite conclusion. For example, in the Mithila Research Institute at Patna the
Publication Assistant is in the pre-revised scale of Rs.975-1540 whereas in the
Prakrit Research Institute, Vaishali a similarly designated post is in the scale of
Rs.1320-2040. In the K.P. Jaysawal Research Institute, Patna the Technical
Assistant is in the pay scale of Rs.1400-2600 whereas the Technical Assistant in
the Prakrit Research Institute is in the pay scale of Rs.1200-1800. We are unable
to prescribe any revised pay scale in such cases because the recruitment
qualifications have not been indicated and probably they have not at all been
framed. In regard to many institutions it has been stated by the Department that
the financial allocations to these Institutes are made through grants. If budgetary
provisions are being made and allocation made are through grants then we are not
sure whether the employees of these Institutes are at all Government servants. No
categorical statement regarding the employees of these Institutes being
Government servants has been made by the Department of Higher Education.
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47.1.3 In many a case we find that number of posts have not been
indicated and this means that no promotional policy can be laid down because
promotions are either based on qualifications or on the basis of available posts in
the Department or in an Organization. As neither of the two have been provided
by the Department, we are unable to make concrete recommendations. We are
lucky to have obtained in most cases the number of posts in each Institute but this
is by no means complete. L.N. Mishra Institute of Economic Development and
Social Change, Patna gives the number of posts as well as the pay scales but the
recruitment qualifications and the existing promotional policies have not been
indicated. Moreover, there are several posts which do not stand sanctioned by the
Government, namely, Research Investigator, Maid Servant and Computer
Programmer. We do not know whether these posts need to be taken into
consideration. There are instances where the number of posts sanctioned by the
Government have also not been filled, for example, that of Professor, and number
of actual posts in many cases are more than what stands sanctioned by the
Government or sanctioned by the Board of Management. For example, one post
of Routine Clerk has been sanctioned by the Board of Management and by the
Government but there are four Routine Clerks and 12 Peons against 5 sanctioned
by the Government and 7 sanctioned by the Board of Management. There are
several posts of Registrar, Professor, Reader and Librarian which are in pay scales
of the University Grants Commission and we do not have any information
whether such posts will continue in U.G.C. scales or they should be fitted in State
Government scales. Then there are cases like the post of Assistant (Rs.2000-
3500) who are in a scale higher than what Secretariat Assistants have been
sanctioned. A view also needs to be taken in such cases. There is also the case of
an obvious anomaly as the Computer Operator and Computer Assistant are in the
same scale of Rs.1320-2040. In case both the posts are required to do the same
work, the designation should be uniform.
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47.1.4 In Chapter 15 of Volume II, Part II we recommended that
the Higher Education Department should take steps to transfer the two Girls
Colleges at Gulzarbagh and Gardanibagh under the control of the Magadh
University or any other University considered appropriate. As and when a
decision is taken to transfer these posts under the control of the University,
teaching and non-teaching employees of these two Colleges will be governed by
the same policy on pay scales as applicable to other Constituent Colleges of that
University. Therefore we refrain from making any other observations with regard
to these two colleges
47.1.5 As recruitment qualifications have not been provided in
nearly most cases we are unable to recommend specific promotional posts for
personnel in these Institutions of higher learning under the Department of Higher
Education. We are also not aware whether the State Government has ever
undertaken an examination of the efficiency of these Institutes and to what extent
they have contributed to research and higher learning in their respective chosen
areas. Whether these institutions are regularly publishing their research work is
also not known. Therefore, the promotional policies to be framed would depend
on these factors as well. We leave it to the Department to devise promotional
policies for the employees of these Institutions based on the observations made
above and in keeping with our recommendations in this Report.
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48.1.1 The Fitment Committee was initially given only a two months
tenure for submitting its Report on Central pay scales with Central Service conditions.
Little did we realize then that this two months period would gradually extend to 22
months. Now we are submitting our final Report which includes the promotion policy of
State Government employees and certain other peripheral matters concerning Central
pattern of administration. We are concluding our deliberations and the ball now shifts to
the court of the Government. A complete cadre review has been attempted and we
accomplished perhaps much more than what Departments of Bihar State Government
wanted to achieve but did not have the time to do so. The promotional policies in respect
of posts, cadres and services would depend much on whether the scales notified by the
State Government in February, 1999 on the basis of our recommendations will hold good
even after the report of the Hon‟ble Judge of the Patna High Court. As on date we do not
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know what the specific terms of reference of that Committee are going to be as the
Committee does not stand notified.
48.1.2 This 22 months period has both been eventful as well as
momentous. The State Governments including the Bihar State have also gradually turned
around to agreeing that the performance of the Government do have a bearing on the
results at the hustings. Therefore, in a way our Report will determine not only the future
of Government employees and their promotions. It is another matter that the Central
Government have also notified the Assured Career Progression Scheme which in many
ways is like the time bound scheme of the State Government which was notified on
30.12.1981 by the State Government and abolished on 8.2.1999.
48.1.3 Our experience in all these months has been varied. There were
departments which offered us excellent cooperation and were always available whenever
we requested for a discussion. In other cases information was hard to come by.
Surprisingly only a Department or two keeps the details of its employees in computers
because we got few computer print outs regarding the number of employees, their
designations, pay scales, existing salaries and dates of joining and retirement. A time has
now come when these things are unavoidable and the State Government would have to
go in for full computerization if they want to keep a close track of their employees. Even
for man power planning these details including training undergone during the course of
service, are an absolute must.
48.1.4 Generally the State Government Departments were unwilling to
offer suggestions on their own regarding promotional policies. When the State
Government took a decision to do away with selection grades and time bound promotions
it was expected that each State Government Department would work out alternative
promotion prospects for their employees. Unfortunately most State Government
Departments were still labouring under the impression of keeping an upper limit of 35%
promotional opportunities for their employees. As a result no State government
Department could work out promotional opportunities approximating or similar to the
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Central pattern. It was left to the Fitment Committee to devise appropriate promotional
policies and principles.
48.1.5 The Fitment Committee with a skeletal staff and mostly unaware
of the hierarchical structure as well as the Promotion Rules, found themselves
handicapped to the extreme. What we have tried may not be complete in all respects and
may not prove to be satisfactory to all concerned. Given the limitations this was the best
we could have achieved.
48.1.6 At the end of the day there are misgivings as well as certain
amount of remorse at not having been able to complete what we had set out at the
inception . Unlike in the Central Government, only a few Departments have listed the
functions and responsibilities of each post. Exceptions apart, other than the clerical
cadres, State Government personnel are not aware of their functions, duties and
responsibilities. In this scenario the overwhelming majority of employees in their work-
place wait for tasks to be assigned to them. Like the hierarchical structure of
administration, orders have to flow down from the above regarding the tasks that have to
be done. Had job charts been prepared for staff under each Department, this situation
could perhaps have been avoided.
48.1.7 One reads in the Arthashastra of Kautilya that the total salary bill
of the staff shall be determined in accordance with the capacity to pay of the city and the
country side and shall be about one quarter of the revenue of the State. The
Administrators and the Government of the day in Bihar need to be reminded of this.
Though this Committee is not required to make its recommendations taking into account
the resources of the State Government, yet it is inescapable to notice that the State
Government is living beyond its means and spending more than what the State earns.
More than 2000 years ago Kautilya had the sagacity to state that salary and wages shall
be fixed taking into account each one‟s level of knowledge and expertise in the work
allotted. Now that so many sophisticated methods of judging work disposal are there and
laid down, salaries and pay scales are still determined according to the post, irrespective
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of the person‟s knowledge and expertise. We have felt it necessary to go back to Kautilya
because he in a way belonged to this land, as the capital of the Mauryan empire was
located in Pataliputra, modern day Patna.
48.1.8 Coming to present times Shri Amartya Sen, in his book „Inequality
re-examined‟, states that “to achieve equality of capabilities -- without taking note of
aggregative considerations -- can lead to severe curtailment of the capabilities that
people can altogether have”. He further points out ,“we are deeply diverse in our internal
characteristics (such as age, gender, general abilities, particular talents, proneness to
illnesses, and so on) as well as in external circumstances ( such as ownership of assets,
social backgrounds, environmental predicaments and so on ).” Therefore, harnessing of
the respective capabilities of the nearly six lakhs of Government employees is a gigantic
and perhaps overwhelming task. Promotional opportunities or the lack of it, is a factor
which contributes to the enhancement or reduction in the capabilities of individual
Government servants.
48.1.9 We would have liked to apply modern management principles to
the administrative structure/ organisation available in selected offices /Departments but
we were limited by time as well as absence of professionals to advise us. After having
deliberated at length and devised promotional opportunities for the personnel under the
State Government, our recommendations are within the limitations of the hierarchical
structure that we have. We have not attempted to recommend horizontal linkages nor
experimented with other administrative reforms. Assessment of the capabilities of
persons is a task that cannot be decided by a Committee working on an isolated basis. If
in course of time the Central Government also undertakes administrative re-organisation,
the State Government would have to follow suit. This State has committed itself to
providing Central pay scales with Central service conditions to the Government
employees. With the new Government in the Centre undertaking second generation
reforms, we visualise that changes in the administrative structure are not far away,
provided there is consensus between the employees and the employer.
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48.1.10 The State Government has now undertaken a task hitherto
before not attempted of providing promotional avenues for each and every Government
servant other than time bound promotion and selection grades. In key areas like
education, health, water supply and rural development Work Study teams or independent
investigative agencies have to be appointed to undertake an examination of the present
administrative structure. Thereafter the best possible solution would need to be found
given the objectives of the administration and the available infrastructure. The key
elements would be communication skills as well as publicity and debate to spread the
message of the Government. Without transparency and dissemination of information, we
see no future of the State in the next millennium.
48.1.11 Our various Reports starting from the first one presented on
15.09.1998, have covered a wide spectrum. Previous reports of this Committee regarding
pay revision as well as other matters including allowances contain important
recommendations. Small dedicated units consisting of experienced and conscientious
officials have to sit down and take stock of what has been decided by the State
Government and what all have not been accepted. Those recommendations hitherto
ignored also have to be examined and seen whether they merit consideration. In the
Central Government the Pay Research Unit has been functioning since 1966 but in this
State there is no unit which acts as a store-house of information in between the years of
Pay Revision/Fitment Committees.
48.1.12 The Fitment cum Pay Revision Committee had specifically
recommended in 1989 that the Code Revision Section in the Finance Department and
Organisation and Methods Section of the Personnel Department may be toned up to lay
down guidelines for preparation of Cadre Rules/Recruitment Rules. It was then hoped
that the Rules for promotion of each post and cadre will be clearly spelt out and notified
for all concerned to see so that the administrative system of the State is not over run by
whims and fancies of certain individuals. But alas, this recommendation remained
confined to the pages of the Report without ever being given any serious thought and
consideration. We would once again reiterate this recommendation made more than 10
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years ago as the Chairman and the Member Secretary of the old team are also in this
Committee.
48.1.13 Having said whatever was required to be mentioned, we
now take upon the duty of thanksgiving. In our report dated 15 September, 1998, we had
undertaken this task and the personnel of the Fitment Committee were also rewarded in
the form of honorarium though the amount given to each person was a token one.
48.1.14 The fact that nearly two dozen employees have sat together
for as long as 22 months without any discord or unpleasantness, is itself worth
applauding. Shri Ramakant Singh who was Deputy Secretary, left us in between to take
up his assignment in the Finance Department but Shri Sunil Prasad Shrivastava, the
Under Secretary of the Committee continued and ably assisted the Member Secretary in
the discharge of his functions. Shri Nagendra Prasad, Section Officer spent numerous
hours on his chair without the usual bonhomie associated with many State Government
Offices. Having our office located on one floor helped in better coordination and ensuring
that people remained available at their desks throughout the day. We wish Shri Prasad
and Shri Shrivastva a rosier future and hope that they are appointed in better places after
the tiring and at times, boring work, in the Fitment Committee.
48.1.15 Six regular Assistants of the Committee namely Shri
Sadanand Thakur, Shri Jagdish Prasad Narayan Singh, Shri Sudhir Kumar Singh, Shri
Rambabu Das, Shri Uday Kumar Sinha and Shri Sunil Kumar among themselves
shouldered the entire responsibility of work in this Committee. The Accountant Shri
Sudhir Kumar Singh showed admirable learning abilities and deserves appreciation for
maintaining the accounts correctly and ensuring a relatively comfortable time to all
concerned. Shri Jagdish Prasad Narayan Singh and Shri Rambabu Das were tireless
workers who sat till late hours whenever required and have enabled this Committee to
complete the work within the time frame. They not only ascertained facts but compared
the typed material and checked on the references and were always willing to assist the
Committee in resolving the problematic issues. Shri Sadanand Thakur and Shri Sunil
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Kumar were given specific jobs from time to time and deserve a pat on their backs for
having learnt many things of which they had no previous experience. Shri Uday Kumar
Sinha did not allow us to feel the absence of a Statistician because of his ability to
grapple with facts and figures. For locating posts which were being left out, Shri Sinha
proved to be an asset and did not let that happen.
48.1.16 Shri Hare Kant Jha and Shri Mitya Nand Singh, the Typists
of this Committee, were indeed the pick of the staff. The patience, diligence and the care
with which Shri Hare Kant Jha typed the pages of this Committee‟s report is to be
heartily appreciated. He did not allow us to feel the absence of a Computer knowing
Assistant or Operator though in the last month and half Shri Manoj Kumar Mishra joined
us again and shared some of the burden of Shri Jha. These two Typists were excellent in
their typing and specially Shri Jha deserves special commendation.
48.1.17 Shri Madan Lal Mishra, Routine Clerk acquitted himself
admirably and he was able to keep track of the files and papers. We thank him because
the loss of papers and files which usually occur in Bihar Government Offices, was not to
be seen here.
48.1.18 Shri Shambhu Prasad and Shri Tapeshwar Nath Sahay ,
Secretaries to this Committee and who have retired from Government service five to six
years ago, deserve a special mention for their zeal, hard work, ability and application and
could be role models for the younger staff. Had it not been for them and Shri Hare Kant
Jha, Typist this massive Report would never have been completed. Blessed are those who
are able to avail of their services.
48.1.19 Shri Arjun Singh and Shri Baidyanath Prasad, the two
regular Peons of this Committee, have by all accounts performed beyond expectation
because none in this office expected Shri Baidyanath Prasad to be such a dutiful
Treasury Sarkar and Shri Arjun Singh to be of such help to others. The driver of the
official vehicle Shri Bijendra Singh deserves appreciation and heart felt thanks from all
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concerned and with him behind the vehicle, all of us were safe. The other Driver, Shri
Bhola Prasad Yadav, deputed by the Finance Department with a car for the Chairman,
also served this Committee right from the beginning and to the satisfaction of the
Chairman.
48.1.20 We also take this opportunity to state that Md. Mintu, Md.
Alamgir, Shri Dahari Ojha and Shri Rakesh Kumar, the Class IV employees on daily
wages, worked tirelessly to serve this Committee.
48.1.21 Last but not the least, we once again commend the zeal,
concentration and patience of Shri Manoj Kumar Mishra, Assistant who joined us late
but proved equal to the task inspite of the need to sit back late on very many days.
48.1.22 The Chairman and Member Secretary of the Fitment
Committee take this opportunity to personally thank the Finance Secretary, Shri Pratyush
Sinha, and his team of officers, specially Shri Rameshwar Singh, Special Secretary, for
the assistance and help they rendered. We were never allowed to feel any financial pinch
nor any other difficulty because the Finance Secretary was always willing to extend
official help and advice whenever required. This Committee conveys its appreciation of
all officers with whom we interacted but space does not permit us to personally thank all
of them. We would go on record in stating that whenever we desired help or discussion
with them, they were ever willing. The list of the Secretaries with whom we interacted on
various occasions and had discussions with, is enclosed at the end of the Report.
48.1.23 The State Government was far too generous to this
Committee because we have been given numerous extensions. It was indeed remarkable
that the State Government has awaited for our final report with so much patience. The
employees also deserve a line of appreciation for having been patient all these months
and awaited the Report of this Committee.
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48.1.24 As all good things finally have to come to an end we are
completing our Report on this note and submitting it for consideration of the
Government.
( Subhakirti Majumdar ) (S. Sarwar Ali )
Member Secretary Chairman
This report would not be complete unless a special mention is made of my
colleague, the Member Secretary, Shri Subhakirti Majumdar. It was a happy coincidence
that I had the opportunity of working once again with him, with two differences. First the
earlier Committee had the advantage of having with us such distinguished members of
Civil Service as Shri S. Mukherjee and Shri L. Dayal, which made our task this time
more exacting. Second the lapse of about eight to nine years has given opportunity to
Shri Majumdar to draw upon his comprehensive knowledge and valuable experience in
Government of India and important assignments in the State Government. With these
introductory words I must frankly and honestly say that the first report and the present
report could not have been prepared, but for his untiring efforts, thoroughness, wide
ranging administrative experience and quality of leadership exhibited by him in getting
the best out of our team of helpers. Shri Majumdar had to work even much beyond the
working hours. In short after the experience and interaction for eleven years , I have no
hesitation in saying that Shri Majumdar shall continue to be an invaluable asset for the
State and would provide inspiration and shining example to be followed by his junior
colleagues and earn gratitude of the State Government. I, naturally, take this opportunity
to express my own thankfulness to him.
(S. Sarwar Ali )
Chairman
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ANNEXURE
Dates of various Meetings held by the Fitment Committee with
Departmental Secretaries
Sl. No. Name of Department Date of Meeting
01 Department of Cabinet Secretariat & Co-ordination 24.5.99
02 Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms 24.7.99
6.8.99
03 Department of Home 2.6.99
24.6.99
1.7.99
04 Department of Rajbhasha 4.5.99
05 Department of Finance 25.5.99
6.8.99
06 Department of Planning and Development 7.5.99
07 Department of Rural Development 5.5.99
08 Department of Welfare 10.5.99
09 Department of Registration 4.5.99
10 Department of Secondary, Primary and Adult Education 29.7.99
4.8.99
11 Department of Youth, Art & Culture 27.5.99
12 Department of Science and Technology 10.5.99
13 Department of Excise & Prohibition 2.6.99
14 Department of Sugarcane 25.5.99
15 Department of Mines and Geology 28.5.99
14.6.99
16 Department of Tourism 6.5.99
17 Department of Agriculture 14.5.99
8.7.99
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18 Department of Cooperation 24.5.99
19 Department of Information & Public Relations 20.5.99
20 Department of Energy 3.7.99
21 Department of Water Resources 7.8.99
22 Department of Minor Irrigation 17.5.99
27.7.99
23 Department of Road Construction 19.5.99
24 Department of Building Construction and Housing 15.6.99
25 Department of Forests & Environment 4.6.99
26 Department of Civil Aviation 1.6.99
27 Department of Transport 28.5.99
5.8.99
28 Department of Labour, Employment and Training 4.6.99
24.7.99
29 Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Commerce 26.7.99
30 Department of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries 17.5.99
3.6.99
31 Department of Revenue and Land Reforms 6.5.99
32 Department of Industry 21.5.99
8.7.99
33 Department of Health, Medical Education & Family
Welfare
29.6.99
23.7.99
7.8.99
34 Department of Public Health Engineering 18.5.99
3.8.99
35 Department of Urban Development 15.5.99
36 Department of National Savings 28.7.99
37 Department of Commercial Taxes 31.5.99
38 Department of Institutional Finance 28.6.99